Eoin Morgan doing OK after concussion in England ODI defeat by Australia - James Taylor
Sunday 13 September 2015 21:27, UK
James Taylor has revealed Eoin Morgan was recovering well after the England skipper was hit by a bouncer and retired concussed from the fifth ODI against Australia on Sunday.
Morgan was hit by the ball flush on the back of the helmet by a 90mph Mitchell Starc bouncer in the seventh over of at Old Trafford in a match won by the tourists by eight wickets to clinch the series 3-2.
After retiring hurt having made one from six balls, Morgan did not reappear again and was treated for concussion.
The left-hander was able to walk from the field of his own accord and, while he is now sporting a lump to the back of his head, Taylor reported the skipper was not too bad.
"He obviously got a nasty blow on the head and he has been concussed," Taylor told the ECB later in the afternoon.
"I've just spoken to him and he says he's all right. Hopefully he can just rest up for the next week."
England coach Trevor Bayliss had earlier given an update on Morgan from the dressing room after the match but promised that the batsman would continue to be assessed for any delayed reaction.
"He's all right, he's got a bit of a lump on his head and a bit of a headache but he's up and about now having a chat," Bayliss said.
"When anyone gets hit it's an anxious moment but he walked off the field, which I think is a good sign. He was a bit dizzy for a while, it took an hour or so for him to come good but the medical staff will keep a close eye on him."
England had set up the decisive match in Manchester thanks to back-to-back wins in the previous ODIs, but failed to reproduce that form as they were bowled out for 138 in 33 overs.
Australia then reeled in the target with the loss of just two wickets and more than half of their overs to spare thanks to an unbroken century stand between Aaron Finch and George Bailey.
