Eoin Morgan upbeat ahead of T20 series against Australia

Eoin Morgan

England captain Eoin Morgan is enthused about taking part in international cricket's first T20 tri-series but doubts there is room in the calendar for it to become a regular feature. The Trans-Tasman contest, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, sees each side play each other twice before a showpiece final in Auckland. England begin against Australia in Hobart today. "I'm a massive fan of tri-series, they bring the competitive nature out. In a tournament basis you have the carrot of a final at the end, so I'm all for them," he said.

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