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Eoin Morgan insisted his use of the word 'sir' in past instances on social media was merely to convey 'admiration and respect' as England's limited-overs captain rejected suggestions any offence was intended.
Morgan, as well as his deputy Jos Buttler, came under the microscope earlier this month for how they used the word on Twitter several years ago as it was claimed they were mimicking how they were addressed by Indian people.
The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced a social media review to address any historical issues in the wake of the Ollie Robinson Twitter storm, but Morgan suggested his language may have been taken out of context.
Eoin Morgan insisted his use of 'sir' on social media in the past was a sign of 'admiration'
Morgan and Jos Buttler came under scrutiny for how they used the word on Twitter years ago
Ahead of the three-match Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka, Morgan said: 'I don't really reflect on it a lot.
'I find if I call somebody "sir" on social media, or anywhere around the world, it's a sign of admiration and respect.
'If that's taken out of context there's nothing I can control or do about it, so I haven't actually looked into it.'
Morgan, meanwhile, left the door ajar for an England return for Alex Hales, who has been in the international wilderness since being dropped on the eve of the 2019 World Cup following a positive recreational
