Eoin Morgan succeeds Charlotte Edwards as PCA president

Eoin Morgan, England’s World Cup-winning captain, has been appointed as the brand new President of the Professional Cricketers’ Association.

Morgan, 37, captained England to victory within the 2019 World Cup and retired in 2022 after greater than 350 worldwide appearances throughout codecs. He will succeed the outgoing president Charlotte Edwards, to change into the function’s tenth incumbent.

During his time as England captain, Morgan sat on the Team England Player Partnership (TEPP) Management Board.

“Having been a PCA member for 19 years, it gives me an overwhelming sense of gratitude and honour to be provided this prestigious opportunity,” Morgan mentioned.

“As we navigate through an ever-changing landscape of cricket, the role of the PCA is even more critical. We must ensure that the organisation adapts and innovates to safeguard the evolving needs of our players, to enable them to thrive on and off the field.

“I’m additionally wanting ahead to supporting the Professional Cricketers’ Trust which has all the time been near my coronary heart and can hopefully allow me to offer one thing again to the sport.”

PCA Chair, James Harris, mentioned: “What Eoin Morgan has achieved for England cricket is indeniable. As a former teammate, Eoin understands the challenges and the alternatives which might be forward of us and I stay up for working with him once more.”

PCA Chief Executive, Rob Lynch, added: “I wish to congratulate Eoin on his election as PCA President and pay tribute to the outgoing Charlotte Edwards MBE for her work over the past three years.

“I have personally known Eoin for many years and have been inspired by his leadership, calming influence and knowledge of all aspects of cricket. I very much look forward to seeking his wise counsel as we continue to navigate the changing nature of the game to ensure the player voice is represented in the many debates that lie ahead.

“I couldn’t consider any participant with extra international expertise than Eoin to assist us obtain our objectives.”

Source web site: www.espncricinfo.com

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