TOP STORIES
“I am absolutely gobsmacked”: Kevin Pietersen lambasts England
With a 0-3 series defeat in the ODIs against India, England capped off a disappointing tour of India ahead of the Champions Trophy. India recorded a huge 142-run win in the the third and final ODI on Wednesday in Ahmedabad to whitewash England 3-0. Ahead of the ODIs, England also failed to counter India in the preceding five-match T20I series, losing it 1-4. Following the massive loss, England have been under fire from all corners. And, the latest attack has come from former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen.
“I’m sorry, but I am absolutely gobsmacked that England did not have ONE team practice session since losing the 1st ODI and losing the T20 series. How can this be? Seriously, how? I believe Joe Root was the only player to have a net this series, post Nagpur,” Pietersen wrote on X.
“There isn’t a single sportsman on this planet who can honestly say, that they’d improve without practising whilst they’re getting beaten. There also cannot be one player in that England side that can sit on the plane leaving India and saying to themselves, they did everything they can to try help England win. And for that, I’m am actually incredibly sad this evening. Losing is fine if you’re giving your best to improve every day and if England didn’t train during this series then they didn’t try. Heartbreaking for any England fan!” Pietersen stated.
In the third and final ODI, India, asked to bat, set a massive target of (357) for England, with Shubman Gill (112), Shreyas Iyer (78) and Virat Kohli (52) leading team's batting efforts. England, in reply, were bowled out for (214), with the side crashing from 126-2 to (214) in just 34.2 overs.
Tags
More News
India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh pushed back to September 2026
India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh, featuring both ODIs and T20Is, has been rescheduled from August 2025 to September 2026. The shift was confirmed by the BCCI in a statement saying the decision to defer the tour was taken after taking into account the international cricketing commitments and scheduling convenience of both teams.
"This d...
ENG-W vs IND-W T20Is: Nat Sciver-Brunt ruled out of remainder of the series
Nat Sciver-Brunt has been ruled out of the ongoing five-match T20I series against India due to a groin injury, with Maia Bouchier replacing her in the squad. England are 2-1 down in the series, having lost the first two games. However, they made their comeback in the series following a five-run win in the third game.
...
SA vs ZIM 2nd Test; All you need to know, head to head , playing XI
South Africa and Zimbabwe are set to lock horns in the second and final Test, kicking off on Sunday, July 6, in Bulawayo’s Queens Sports Club. South Africa hold a 1–0 lead and seek a clean series sweep, while Zimbabwe battle to salvage pride and square the series. South Africa claimed a 328-run win in the first Test against Zimbabwe a...
Siraj embraces leadership role in India’s bowling attack
Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj tore through England’s batting line-up, returning with sensational figures of 6-70 during day three of the ongoing second Test at Edgbaston. The pacer’s devastating spell not only derailed England’s innings but also placed India firmly in control of the match, demonstrating his skill when it was needed most.
With senior p...
TNPL Final: Dindigul Dragons vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, all you need to know
The stage is set for an electrifying Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 final as Dindigul Dragons take on IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans on Sunday at NPR College Ground, Dindigul. Both teams come into the clash brimming with confidence after impressive performances in the lead-up to the decider.
Dindigul Dragons have built strong moment...
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram