Eoin Morgan is an Irish born English cricketer who captains the English cricket team in limited overs. He plays for Middlesex in domestic cricket series and currently playing for Kolkata knight riders in the Indian premier league. He is a left handed batsman and right arm medium fast bowler.
Eoin Morgan Biography, Lifestyle, Wiki, Height, Weight, Age, Salary, Net Worth, Income, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, House, Cars, Records, Awards & Facts
Table of Contents
Biography/Wiki
Full Name
Eoin Joseph Gerard Morgan
Nickname
Moggie
Profession
Cricketer
Batting
Left Handed Bat
Bowling
Right arm medium
Jersey Number
- #16 England International Cricket Team
- #7 Middlesex Domestic Cricket Team
Teams
- National Team – England International Cricket Team
- Domestic Team – Middlesex Domestic Cricket Team
- IPL 2021 Team – Kolkata Knight Riders(IPL)
Personal Life
Date of Birth / Birthplace
Eoin Morgan was born on 10 September 1986 in Dublin, Ireland.
Age
He is currently 34 years old (as in 2021).
Sun Sign
Virgo
Nationality
Irish & English
Religion
Christianity
Address
Dublin, Ireland
Education
- School –
- Catholic University School, Dublin, Ireland
- College –
- Dulwich College, Dulwich, London (Dropout)
- Educational Qualification –
- Graduation
Physical Statistics And More
Height (approx.)
- In feet – 5 feet 8 inches
- In centimeters – 173 cm
- In meters – 1.73 m
Weight (approx.)
- In Kilograms – 65 kg
- In Pounds – 143 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)
- Chest: 38 Inches
- Waist: 32 Inches
- Biceps: 12Inches
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Family & Relationship
Parents & Siblings
- Father – Jody Morgan
- Mother – Olivia Morgan
- Siblings – Gareth Morgan, Gavin Morgan (Brother), Laura Morgan, Gwen Morgan ( Sister)
Girlfriend & Spouse
- Eoin Morgan dated –
- Brooke Tsakirakis (2009-10, Works on the front desk of a Hobart gym)
- Tara Ridgway, (2012-until marriage, Fashion House Worker in Burberry, England)
Marital Status
Married
- Wife – Tara Ridgway (2018-present)
Creer
Career Turning Point
He captained Ireland in the 2006 under 19 world cup where he finished the series as the highest run scorer and in the In the first match of the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy, Morgan led England to an unexpected victory over much fancied Sri Lanka.
Debut
Test Debut
Eoin Morgan made his test cricket debut against Bangladesh on 27 May 2010 in London
ODI Debut
Eoin Morgan made his one day international debut against scotland on 5 August 2006 in Manchester
T20 Debut
Eoin Morgan made his T20 debut against Netherlands on 5 june 2009 in London
IPL Debut
Eoin Morgan made his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore. He was selected for team Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL auction 2010 for 10 lakhs and played his debut match in 2010.
Records
• Most sixes in an innings in one day internationals.
• Second highest partnership for the fifth wicket in one day internationals.
• Second most catches as a captain in T20 internationals.
• Fourth most sixes in a career in t20 internationals.
• Fourth most matches in a career in T20 internationals.
• Seventh most runs in a career in T20 internationals.
• Ninth fastest to make 2000 runs in T20 internationals.
• Third most catches by a substitute in an innings.
• Eight most sixes in a career in all three formats.
• He is the third person to score 90 on his debut.
• Morgan was named among the four Wisden Cricketers of the year in 2011.
Controversy
• In September 2016, English ODI captain Eoin Morgan refused to visit Bangladesh citing terrorist attacks.
A former captain said that the batsman refused to pay attention to the terrorist apprehensions of his team. In addition, English journalist Pearce Morgan called the decision ‘pathetic’ and called for its dismissal.
• Morgan was repeatedly criticized for refusing to sing the English National Anthem before the start of any match.
Eoin Morgan Salary And Net worth
Eoin Morgan’s salary is 5.25 crore per year in the English cricket team and he has earned around 21.7 crores from IPL since 2010.
Eoin Morgan has an estimated total Networth of Rs. 35 Crores ($ 5 Million) in 2021, and His main source of income is Brand Endorsements and playing cricket.
Eoin Morgan’s overall IPL Earnings :
| Year | Team | IPL Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs. 5.2 crore |
| 2020 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs. 5.2 crore |
| 2017 | Kings XI Punjab | Rs. 2 crore |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rs. 1.5 crore |
| 2015 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rs. 1.5 crore |
| 2013 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs. 1.8 crore |
| 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs. 1.7 crore |
| 2011 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs. 1.6 crore |
| 2010 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rs. 1 crore |
| Total | Rs. 21.7 crore |
Eoin Morgan Cars And Bikes Collection
Not known
Some Lesser Known Facts About Eoin Morgan
• In 2017 he scored 209 runs against UAE and became the first Irish cricketer to slam a first class double century.
• In 2019 Morgan became Most capped ODI for England by passing Paul Collingwood.
• Initially Morgans started playing for Ireland but it is a non test playing nation so he decided to play for the england cricket team to make his career in cricket.
• He was born and raised in Dublin,ireland.
• Morgan completed his schooling at Catholic University School, Dublin, Ireland
• He is a dropout of Dulwich College, Dulwich, London.
• Morgan married Tara Ridgway in 2018. She is a Fashion House Worker in Burberry, England.
• He started playing cricket at a very young age and he won three senior cup titles for his school team.
• He became the highest runs scorer for Ireland in the under 19 world cup.
• Morgan made headlines in 2008 IPL auctions when he became the only English player to earn a contract with an IPL franchise. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) signed him for a whopping amount of 1 crore.
• Under his captaincy, England lifted their first World Cup in 2019.