NOTTINGHAM, Aug 29 (AFP): England will have criticism from all-round great Ian Botham ringing in their ears as they try to get back on level terms with India in the third one-day international at Trent Bridge Saturday.
Wednesday's huge 133-run defeat by India in Cardiff was almost a textbook demonstration of what have been England's major weaknesses in one-day cricket in recent years. It prompted a disillusioned Botham, now a commentator with Sky Sports, to write off England's chances at next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
After the match, England captain Alastair Cook labelled retired former team-mate Graeme Swann a "so-called friend" for suggesting in his new role as a radio commentator that England "do not have a cat in hell's chance" of winning the World Cup and that the team would be better off if he didn't lead them at the tournament.
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FE Team | Published: August 30, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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