The 26-year-old Yorkshire batsman was the favourite to succeed Jos Buttler, who stood down in February after a woeful Champions Trophy campaign in Pakistan ended with England failing to reach the semi-finals.
Morgan has named current Test captain and star all-rounder, Ben Stokes and batting sensation Harry Brook as his frontrunners for the role.
Brook was signed by Delhi Capitals in December 2023 but pulled out of last year's campaign following the death of his grandmother. On Sunday the 26-year-old said he had opted to skip this year's edition too in order to prepare for England's upcoming series.
England’s marathon run-scoring duo, Australia’s swashbuckling left-hander and India’s pace-bowling icon made for a stellar list of nominees for the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy.
Joe Root's reign as the best player in the world is over as rising England star Harry Brook confirmed his climb to the top by claiming the No.1 spot for the first time on the latest ICC Men's Test Batter Rankings.
Brook had brought up his third century in four Tests.
After England's woeful start the 25-year-old Brook, in partnership with Ollie Pope, went on the attack.
England's rising batting star Harry Brook said he was delighted he had finally eclipsed his father's highest club score, when he hit a triple hundred against Pakistan in Multan on Thursday.
England notched up their highest total in 86 years thanks to Harry Brook's triple century and Joe Root's double ton, declaring on 823-7 before Pakistan collapsed to a perilous position on the fourth day of the first Test on Thursday.
Red-hot Harry Brook made a majestic 184 not out while Joe Root was unbeaten on a classy 101
