Won’t rush either of Ben Stokes or Jos Buttler for Pakistan series, states Eoin Morgan

England’s tight international schedule means that there would be under a month’s time from their limited-overs series against Pakistan and five-match Test series against India. While that might not affect the white-ball stars, the all-format players such as Jos Buttler, Joe Root and Ben Stokes would be heavily affected by the scheduling. 

Morgan also insisted that the last thing that the management would want to do is ‘rush’ the two players back into the series when there is not a pressing need for it.

"We are happy for Ben to progress as he sees fit, and obviously have one eye on the Test series as well. From what I'm hearing, calves can be quite temperamental - it just depends on how he feels. In a similar instance to Ben, the priority wouldn't be to get him back as soon as possible if there's a 50-50 chance. I know he progressed his running a couple of days ago and does feel good, but things can change," he added.

On the other hand, Morgan came under the scanner for not utilising the series as an opportunity to give the likes of Tom Banton and co an opportunity. However, the England skipper insisted that they have earmarked a number of games that the fringe players would get an opportunity to showcase their abilities. 

"For years I've watched guys come in and out of sides and being given one-off games, and whether it's opportunity or form, not given many after that. It's not a way that you want to treat a good asset, or an asset for the future.”