Kevin Pietersen delivered a scathing critique of the England team following their 3-0 ODI series defeat against India

Jos Buttler has defended England’s training approach after facing criticism for allegedly skipping practice sessions during their ODI series against India. Former England captain Kevin Pietersen and ex-India coach Ravi Shastri questioned England’s lack of preparation to face a team like India.

India completed a 3-0 series sweep against England after Shubman Gill's fluent hundred, helped by some incisive bowling, secured their victory by 142 runs in the final one day international in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

England skipper Jos Buttler has won the toss for the third consecutive match and this time elected to bowl in the third one-day cricket international against India.

Jos Buttler insisted England are not “lazy” amid criticism about how often they have trained in India as they signed off on a miserable white-ball tour with a 3-0 ODI series whitewash defeat.

India claimed an unassailable 2-0 lead over England after captain Rohit Sharma's rapid hundred secured a four-wicket win in the second one-day international on Sunday. Not even a floodlight failure that stopped play for half an hour during India's innings could affect Rohit,

Former cricketer Kevin Pietersen lashed out at England for their practice during the India tour. He feels that the Englishmen should have faced the net bowlers and worked well on their abilities to play spin.

Jos Buttler defended his England teammates after their 3-0 ODI series defeat to India, dismissing criticism from the likes of Kevin Pietersen and Ravi Shastri, who questioned England's training approach and preparation ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Kevin Pietersen was in no mood to spare England team following their 0-3 ODI series whitewash against India. The former England captain launched a scathing attack of Jos Buttler-led side for the dismal show on India tour.