New Zealand vs England 2018: 5 things to look out for in ODI series

#3 Form of the English captain

Eoin Morgan’s captaincy has received wholesome praise from all quarters but his contributions with the bat haven’t been up to the mark. This has created a little problem for English fans and the selectors as well. There is a consensus among experts that he should remain the captain and lead the side in the World Cup. But what if his form with the bat doesn’t return?

Thoughts go back to 2014 when England had Alastair Cook in charge; he was almost guaranteed to captain the side in the World Cup. But his failure as a batsman saw him getting dropped just before the big event.

The big difference between then and now - Cook had been leading a team that looked out of sorts with dim prospects for the future whereas Morgan is in charge of a side which has won consistently and only seems to be getting better. Therefore, dropping him is out of the question for the moment.

But Morgan will be feeling the pressure and he wouldn’t want to be worrying about his personal form with the World Cup just a year away.