EOIN MORGAN

I don't seek the limelight.

I'd never allow myself to imagine winning the World Cup. Cynical me!

When it comes to the changing room, belief is a huge thing. It's one of the strongest attributes I have ever had and it has stayed with me from the very beginning.

I always try to stay methodical and logical with everything I do, playing cricket and making decisions.

London has become a real home.

When I was 11 I had to umpire a game. I got hit in the head and got knocked out. The ball was hit straight back, hit the bail and knocked my head.

People complain about too much T20. But the only recognised T20 in Europe is the Blast so if we are going to grow the game outside the U.K. it has to be everywhere.

To be the best you have to win trophies.

To play in a Super Over at the end of a draining day takes a huge amount of effort.

I'm a guy of strong principles and I think people respect that.

Different parts of Ireland have different alliances, because you have little pockets where counties are good at hurling, and different counties are good at football.

You won't see me searching out red carpets or TV cameras. I'm more comfortable sitting back and letting others enjoy the spotlight.

When you lead, you have to lead from the front.

The way New Zealand played at the 2015 World Cup changed cricket. The way they went about it epitomised the way they are as a nation.

You can't lead a team and commit to something if you're constantly worried about your back falling out.

You have to be adaptable. I don't think you can go into a game with any fixed plan.

I don't make an effort to advance my own profile, everything revolves around the team.

Faith is important, even if you're not religious. You need to have beliefs in people or things.

The English are laidback, comfortable socially, and getting along is easy.

I was helped by the fact that my dad is a cricket fanatic and that my three brothers and two sisters all played. It's just part of our family.

As a captain, you sit on the sidelines and it's evident the best place to bat is up front.

For me Test cricket is the ultimate.

In the 2015 World Cup, there was a drastic change in the move towards higher scores. Scores moved from 300 to 330 on average and that meant you had to change everyone's default mode.

I had to believe in myself from quite a young age. And I had to grow up pretty early.

Being adventurous and open to something different is something I'd encourage captains to do.