Sir Ian Botham shocked after Bangladesh end England's interest in World Cup
Monday 9 March 2015 13:33, UK
Sky Sports' Sir Ian Botham has taken to social media to express his shock at England's exit from the World Cup following the 15-run defeat to Bangladesh.
The former England captain said: "Well done Bangladesh! England pathetic! When are we going to pick the selectors to pick a team for the one-day format? Time for change!!"
Kevin Pietersen was equally unsympathetic about England's loss in Adelaide.
Former England batsman Pietersen said on Twitter: "I cannot believe this! I just cannot! But well done Bangladesh! You deserved it!"
Pietersen added: "Do not say we haven't prioritised ODI cricket! We played a back to back Ashes to make sure England played six months of ODIs before this WC!"
And another former England captain, Sky Sports' Michael Vaughan, said on Twitter: "I am lost for words."
He added: "Peter Moores said 'We thought 275 was chaseable. We'll have to look at the data.' Genuine quote!
"Surely you don't need to look at any data to tell you that 275 is chaseable against Bangladesh?"
Former Australia bowler Shane Warne posted on Twitter to state he was not surprised by England's elimination.
He said: "England had the wrong team, the wrong style of play and everyone could see it. Result not a shock. I feel for (Eoin) Morgan. Coach in trouble!
"Congrats to everyone involved in Bangladesh cricket. Just amazing scenes in Adelaide & what the World Cup is all about - pride and passion."
