Morgan set to grasp England opportunity against Pakistan

EOIN MORGAN is likely to get the opportunity to boost his Ashes credentials against Pakistan this summer after England lost the services of Ian Bell for the series.

Warwickshire batsman Bell suffered a fractured metatarsal while fielding in the second NatWest Series one-day international against Bangladesh on Saturday.

He re-emerged with Morgan as a runner to occupy the non-striker’s end as county colleague Jonathan Trott tried in vain to score the 10 runs required from the final over at Bristol but will miss the four-Test npower series against Pakistan, which begins on July 29.