England were smashed by India in Brendon McCullum’s first tour as white-ball coach, losing 4-1 in the T20 series and 3-0 in the ODI series.
Pietersen appeared to corroborate Shastri’s damning claim, saying Joe root was the only player to have a net in the second-half of the tour and claiming Tom Banton spent the day before the third ODI playing golf.
Jos Buttler has responded to claims his England team trained just once during their dismal and unsuccessful tour of India.
Former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior said it was important for touring sides to find ‘balance’ but insisted he was surprised at the reported lack of practice sessions.
England, who have lost 16 of their 23 ODI games since the 2023 World Cup, begin the Champions Trophy against Ashes rivals Australia on February 22.
