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World Cup 2015: Some shocked, some laughed at selectors after England's loss

New Delhi: Alastair Cook, England test captain who was not selected for world cup squad, made fun of England's defeat at the hands of Bangladesh in his tweet. After England's shocking defeat and subsequently omission from

India TV Sports Desk Published : Mar 09, 2015 18:44 IST, Updated : Mar 10, 2015 7:48 IST
world cup 2015 some shocked some laughed at selectors after
world cup 2015 some shocked some laughed at selectors after england s loss

New Delhi: Alastair Cook, England test captain who was not selected for world cup squad, made fun of England's defeat at the hands of Bangladesh in his tweet. 

After England's shocking defeat and subsequently omission from world cup Cook wrote, “LOL.”

Check out some of the hilarious tweets:

Ian Botham, one of the great all-rounders and former captain, too took to twitter and termed England's performance as pathetic.

 

Ian Botham

He tweeted, “ when are we going to pick selectors to pick a team for 1 day format. Time for change.”

He also questioned the run out decision of Chris Jordan. Kevin Pietersen, former England batsman, expressed shock over England losing to Bangladesh and crashing out of the World Cup here Monday.

Kevin Pietersen

Pietersen in his tweet wrote, “I CAN NOT BELIEVE THIS.” He went on to say that Bangladesh deserved to win this game after displaying some gutsy batting.

In a Pool A match Bangladesh posted 275/7 in 50 overs after Mahmudullah hit a brilliant ton to become the first Bagladeshi to score a century in the World Cup.

England were bundled out for 260 in 48.3 overs. Iand Bell(68), Joss Buttler(65) and Woakes (42 no) were the only batsmen who put up a fight aganst Bangladesh still considered minnows of cricket.

For Bangladesh Rubel was the most successful bowler taking four for 53. Pietersen was sacked from the England squad last year during their Ashes tour on disciplinary ground. England suffered a humiliating 0-5 defeat.

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