Bangladesh vs England: Andrew Strauss makes last-ditch bid to convince Eoin Morgan to join tour

Tom Collomosse9 September 2016

Andrew Strauss was today making a final attempt to persuade Eoin Morgan to lead England in Bangladesh.

Morgan, England’s white-ball captain, is reluctant to take part in the three-match one-day series next month because of security fears.

ECB security chief Reg Dickason cleared England to tour after conducting assessments last month but Morgan remains reluctant and the impression is he is unlikely to change his mind.

A ‘ring-of-steel’ set of measures is being planned for the one-day squad — and those who will then play two Tests under Alastair Cook’s captaincy. But the Irishman’s memories are still vivid of a bomb exploding at a 2010 IPL match in Bangalore, and a violent backdrop to his short stint in the 2013/14 Dhaka Premier Division.

Strauss has asked for players to provide definitive answers this weekend ahead of the squad announcement on September 16.

The majority are thought to be happy to tour, with Alex Hales the only other player wavering.

Morgan’s absence would mean Jos Buttler leading the team in a full series for the first time.

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