Eoin Morgan, the former England captain, expressed that clinching the Cricket World Cup in India would hold greater significance than their triumph on home soil four years ago, where he led the team to victory.

Morgan, who retired from international cricket last year, pointed out that white-ball captain Jos Buttler hasn't received the same level of support in the lead-up to this World Cup compared to the previous one.

"In the period between 2015 and 2019, our primary focus was winning the ODI World Cup on our home turf," Morgan stated in a Sky Sports column. "There was a distinct emphasis on having our best players available in the year leading up to it and establishing absolute role clarity for each position possible."

Morgan highlighted that Jos Buttler didn't have a similar level of support and emphasis in the preparation for this World Cup.

While England holds the titles of reigning champions in both the ODI and Twenty20 versions of the World Cup, Morgan noted a shift in focus toward the longer format of the game.

"There's been a significant shift in mindset within English cricket, with test cricket now being the top priority," he explained.

Morgan emphasized that the change in focus, particularly towards test cricket, coupled with limited support for white-ball cricket, and the challenge of playing in unfamiliar conditions, makes this year's World Cup a more demanding endeavor for England.

"Considering all factors, winning this World Cup would unquestionably be a more significant achievement for England than our victory in 2019," Morgan affirmed.

He elaborated, "The nature of the schedule hasn't allowed them to have the ideal preparation they would have liked, and being away from home, especially in India where the home team is so formidable, presents its own challenges."

Morgan highlighted that triumphing in India would carry a heavier weight than winning on home soil.

England is set to commence their World Cup defense in the tournament opener against New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Thursday.