T20 cricket, the shortest format of the game, originated in England in 2003. The idea was to create a more fast-paced and spectator-friendly version of traditional cricket matches. The first Official T20 […]
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Jan 31, 2024 9:46 pm
T20 cricket, the shortest format of the game, originated in England in 2003. The idea was to create a more fast-paced and spectator-friendly version of traditional cricket matches. The first Official T20 international match was played between England and Australia in 2005.
The format gained rapid popularity due to its quick pace, big-hitting, and entertainment value. T20 matches are leading to aggressive batting and innovative strategies. leagues like IPL (Indian Premier League) and the Big Bash (BBL) further propelled T20 cricket’s global value, revolutionizing the sport and attracting a broader audience worldwide.
The first T20 International World Cup was played in 2007 in South Africa. India was the winner of the First edition of the T20I World Cup, led by MS Dhoni. Many T20 captains led their teams brilliantly in the past but faded away from international cricket after the glory.
Here is the list of three T20 skippers who faded away from international Cricket Later:
3. Eoin Morgan (England)
Eoin Morgan (Source: X)
Morgan led England to their first-ever T20I World Cup victory in 2010. He played a crucial role in shaping England’s T20 team but stepped down from T20I captaincy after the 2021 T20 World Cup. Morgan captained England in a record 126 ODIs and 72 T20s and remains their leading run-scorer in one-day cricket with 6,957, while he is second in the T20 standings behind current captain Jos Buttler.
