Jason Gillespie singles out England's bowling attack for World Cup exit
Monday 9 March 2015 12:42, UK
Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie believes the performance of the bowling attack was the primary reason for England's shock World Cup exit.
England's demise was confirmed on Monday when they lost by 15 runs to Bangladesh in Adelaide, a defeat which means they cannot now qualify for the knockout stages.
Under new ODI skipper Eoin Morgan, England failed miserably against Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka – losing by wide margins to all three teams – with their only win in five matches coming against Scotland.
Their final group game is against Afghanistan later this week, after which they will head home following arguably their worst ever display in the 40-year history of the World Cup.
Speaking to Sky Sports News HQ the former Australia paceman said: "They haven’t bowled well enough, that’s pretty open and honest.
“They haven’t been able to take enough wickets or reduce the scoring rate. That’s an area for them to work on.”
But despite holding ambitions to become coach of a top international side, the 39-year-old, who led Yorkshire to the County Championship title last season, was quick to pledge his future to the White Rose county.
“I’m very comfortable at Yorkshire," he said. "We have a great programme here.
“The county season kicks off soon and we’re off to Abu Dhabi on Thursday and my focus is 100% here."
