Eoin Morgan, England's lone 50-over World Cup-winning captain, has immediately retired from all short-format franchise cricket.

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He was appointed captain of the England ODI team in 2014 and led them to their first-ever World Cup victory in 2019.

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The 36-year-old retired from international cricket in July 2022 after a 16-year career but continued to play in short-format tournaments worldwide.

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Morgan said he believed it was the right time to step away from the game after much deliberation and cherished every moment of his cricketing career.

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He played for several franchise teams across the globe, including London Spirit, New York Strikers, and Paarl Royals.

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A left-handed middle-order batter, Morgan scored 7,701 runs from 248 ODIs and 2,458 runs from 115 T20 Internationals.

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He played in just 16 Tests between 2010 and 2012, scoring 700 runs.

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Morgan will remain involved with the game, "working alongside broadcasters at international and franchise tournaments as a commentator and pundit."

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He will miss the adventure and challenges of playing professional cricket but looks forward to spending more time with his loved ones in the future.

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