England face a selection dilemma ahead of their first match in the trans-Tasman T20 tri-series.
With neither Ben Stokes or Moeen Ali in the squad for the tournament they have to choose between a batsman, Sam Billings, and two allrounders, Tom and Sam Curran, to bat at No.6.
Though Sam Curran is a better batsman than his brother, he is yet to play a senior international match and might still be a little high at No.6. Billings is a more seasoned performer at the top level, but with Liam Plunkett injured that would leave the tourists with just five bowlers – most likely Mark Wood, Chris Jordan, David Willey, Adil Rashid and Liam Dawson.
Morgan is looking forward to the context provided by the tri-series format.
“In a tournament basis you have the carrot of a final at the end, so I’m all for them. If we could play more, we would but I don’t think it’s viable with travel schedules around the world.”
England’s first match begins at 8.40am on Wednesday February 7.
