Kevin Pietersen has strongly criticized Jos Buttler-led England for their lack of practice sessions following their defeat in the first ODI against India. England endured a humiliating 0-3 clean sweep in the series, prompting Pietersen to express his dissatisfaction with the team’s approach.
KP took to X and wrote, “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. There isn’t a single sportsman on this planet who can honestly say, that they’d improve without practicing 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 everyday and if England didn’t train during this series then they didn’t try. Heartbreaking for any England fan!”
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.
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) February 12, 2025
How can this be?
Seriously, how?
I believe Joe Root was the only player to have a net this series, post Nagpur.
There isn’t a…
Reports indicate that England participated in a few training sessions before the commencement of their India tour last month. They trained ahead of the first T20I in Kolkata and continued their preparations before the second T20I in Chennai and the third in Rajkot. However, notably, there were no training sessions before the fourth and fifth T20Is.
Jos Buttler, in response to Ravi Shastri’s claims about England’s lack of practice, defended his team’s schedule. “I’m not sure that’s quite true, to be honest. We had a reasonably long tour, a few long travel days. There have been a couple of times we’ve not trained, but we’ve certainly done plenty of training throughout the tour,” Buttler stated.
He further emphasized that while the team prioritizes fostering a positive environment, it should not be misconstrued as a sign of laziness. “We obviously try and create a really good environment, but don’t mistake that for a lazy environment or a lack of effort. The guys are desperate to perform, do well, and improve,” Buttler added.
India seem to be well-prepared for Champions Trophy 2025.
