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England captain Eoin Morgan to miss fourth ODI following suspension

England’s skipper in ODIs to miss Trent Bridge meeting with Pakistan after receiving ban and fine for slow over rate

Eoin Morgan

A slow over rate by in their six-wicket victory over Pakistan means Eoin Morgan has been banned for the fourth at Trent Bridge.

England’s has also been docked 40 per cent of his match fee following the match in Bristol, which saw the hosts successfully chase 359 to win.

The Middlesex was previously reprimanded for the same infringement during the of the earlier this year.

Head coach will now be without the on-field influence of Morgan as they head to Nottingham for Friday’s match.

“England were ruled to be two overs short after time allowances were taken into consideration,” the International Cricket Council said in a statement.

Morgan’s absence is likely to play into the hands of batsman as he looks to argue his case for a spot in the final draft of England’s World Cup squad. While has also been mentioned as a player who will get an opportunity to impress in the two remaining matches against Pakistan.

In addition to Morgan, the ICC also took action against Jonny Bairstow for hitting the stumps with his upon being dismissed.

The opener struck a glorious 128 in a consummate England batting display. 

England hold a 2-0 lead in the series with their World Cup curtain-raiser against South Africa on 30 May looming large.

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