Former cricketers Kevin Pietersen, Eoin Morgan, and Mark Taylor have criticized Australia’s defensive tactics in the first session of the Ashes opener against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Pietersen expressed that Australia had got it wrong and were setting a field as if both players were already batting on a hundred. He criticized Australia captain Pat Cummins for not setting attacking fields despite getting an early wicket. Morgan echoed Pietersen’s opinion, stating that he was “shocked” to see how defensive Australia were, while Taylor agreed that Australia should have been more aggressive. Pietersen called the pitch flat and docile and did not agree with England skipper Ben Stokes’ declaration. Stokes declared England’s first innings at 393 for 8, allowing Australia to face four overs before the day’s end. The former English player said that he disagreed with the decision, arguing that the wicket was too flat.
Shocking Remarks by Pietersen and Morgan on Cummins’ Ashes Tactics
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