IPL 2020: Eoin Morgan Opens Up On Playing For KKR Once Again

2019 World Cup winning captain Eoin Morgan was fit and raring to go for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2020. But hit by an unceremonious pandemic, dark clouds continue to hover over IPL 2020. It would have turned out to be an exciting homecoming for the Eoin Morgan, as he is familiar to the franchise, and the city of Kolkata.

The English star had plied his trade for KKR from 2011 to 2013. He featured in over 26 matches during this period and contributed crucial runs to the team’s tally. In an episode of KKR’s Knights Unplugged, Eoin Morgan, opened up on playing for KKR once again.

Was extremely excited to go back to Kolkata: Eoin Morgan

Eoin Morgan was a happy man. He was excited to return to Kolkata and thinks the franchise representing the city are one of the finest in the lucrative tournament. He believes KKR has been a consistent side and show firm belief in retaining their core team. The 33-year-old also feels Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are the other two consistent teams in the tournament.

“I was extremely excited, particularly going back to Kolkata. I had three seasons there that I thoroughly enjoyed before. They’re one of the best run teams, everything from the owners right down to the young players. I like the planning, and when you look at the IPL as a whole since the very beginning, they are one of three teams that has had the most success and it’s easy to see why they have. The level of consistency that they show and I suppose the belief in retaining that group of core players… Probably, the other two teams are Mumbai and Chennai you know. They really do back the players, and they have done so from the very beginning. If they believe that the guy has the right values or leadership skills to take the team forward, they stick with them,” Morgan said.

Morgan has featured in 52 IPL matches. Although, he has not quite got ticking and averages just over 21, his experience would have been crucial for the Kolkata franchise and he could have passed quick tips to captain Dinesh Karthik.