Eoin Morgan
England

THE man behind England’s resurgence in ODI cricket is their Irish-born captain Eoin Morgan. The 32-year-old had played for the country of his birth before switching allegiance to England, who under his dynamic leadership have completely style of their play with Morgan leading the way. The hapless Afghanistan bowlers were put to the sword as the left-hander slammed a record 17 sixes in a 71-ball 148 exactly two weeks ago.

Kane Williamson
New Zealand

DESTINED to become New Zealand’s greatest batsman, Kane Williamson has an aura of humbleness as a human being. Hailing from a sporting family, the 28-year-old is not only the able captain of his country but also the batting engine-room of the national team. In this World Cup, Williamson has led from the front with two game-defining centuries with 40 his lowest score from six innings with more to come.

Published in Dawn, July 3rd , 2019