London [UK]: Former England skipper Eoin Morgan has weighed in on the debate surrounding England’s next white-ball captain following Jos Buttler’s resignation after a winless ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign.
England, having failed to defend both their 50-over and 20-over World Cup titles, is now looking for a fresh leader to rebuild their white-ball dominance.
Morgan’s Top Picks for Captaincy
📌 Ben Stokes – The Transition Leader?
🏏 While Test skipper Ben Stokes has not played an ODI since the 2023 Men’s Cricket World Cup, Morgan suggests he could take on the role temporarily:
🗣 “I think a bit of a left-field call would be to ask Ben Stokes to consider the role, not necessarily on a full-time basis.”
🗣 “You would have to create an environment where Ben would slip in and out seamlessly in preparation for big tournaments and then sit on the backburner and focus on Test match cricket until those big tournaments came up.”
📌 Harry Brook – The Future Captain?
🏏 Morgan also backed 26-year-old Harry Brook, who impressed while leading England during their home series against Australia last year.
🗣 “If you highlight something that is in three years, four years, somebody like Harry Brook would do a magnificent job.”
🗣 “He captained England against a strong Australian side, and I thought he was impressive. The leadership role did not seem to weigh on him.”
Brook’s ability to bounce back from setbacks and lead with clarity, confidence, and calculated aggression stood out for Morgan.
What’s Next for England?
🏆 With a T20 World Cup 2026 and ODI World Cup 2027 on the horizon, England will need to identify a captain who can bring stability, adaptability, and long-term vision.
🔜 Will England go with the experience of Stokes or the promising leadership of Brook? Stay tuned as the ECB makes its decision.