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Amidst England's disappointing World Cup 2023 run, Kevin Pietersen countered Nasser Hussain’s 'end of an era' remark after Sri Lanka shocked the defending champions by eight wickets.

Legendary Nasser Hussain (left) and former England skipper Kevin Pietersen (right) in this frame.

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Kevin Pietersen shoots indirect jibe at Nasser Hussain for 'End of an Era' comment, says 'don't start blame game..'

England superstar Ben Stokes, who has been dealing with hip issues, has played only two matches in the tournament and has not bowled a single over.

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'You can't tap Ben Stokes on his shoulder and say you're not playing': Nasser Hussain sheds light on one key reason behind England's disastrous display

In a disappointing turn of events, England suffered a resounding loss to Sri Lanka during the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler and Joe Root of England cut dejected figures following the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between England and Sri Lanka at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on October 26, 2023 in Bangalore, India.

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Is Jos Buttler's captaincy in danger after England's horrendous display in ODI World Cup? He answers

Nasser Hussain believes that there is nothing wrong with England's domestic cricket structure and it should not be used as an excuse for England's horror show.

Jos Buttler and co. after losing to Sri Lanka by 8 wickets (Getty Images)

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'How much domestic cricket has Kohli or Klaasen played?': Nasser Hussain unhappy with 'lame excuses' for England's horrible run in World Cup

Sri Lanka rocked England by eight wickets on October 26, Thursday to extend defending champions' nightmarish campaign in the ongoing World Cup 2023

Adil Rashid, Jonny Bairstow and Jos Buttler of England cut dejected figures following the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between England and Sri Lanka at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on October 26, 2023 in Bangalore, India.

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'You don't become bad team overnight': Jos Buttler Buttler on England's horrendous World Cup show after shock loss vs Sri Lanka

Jos Buttler-led England's chances of progressing to the semi-final stage of World Cup 2023 are slim to none after losing to Sri Lanka by eight wickets.

Babar azam during a practice session on the eve of clash against South Africa (Getty Images)

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Big blow to Pakistan before must-win clash, Sri Lanka snatch their place in World Cup points table after 8-wicket win

Jos Buttler-led England's poor run continued as they suffered their fourth defeat of World Cup 2023 to slip to ninth position on the points table.

Sri Lankan players celebrate Chris Woakes' wicket (Getty Images)

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ENG vs SL: Sri Lanka stun defending champions England with 8-wicket win in Bengaluru after bowling them out for 156

Dasun Shanaka's game awareness saw Adil Rashid felling prey to a bizarre bizarre run out during England versus Sri Lanka ODI World Cup clash on Thursday.

England's Adil Rashid fell prey of bizarre run-out during England vs Sri Lanka clash.

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WATCH: Adil Rashid's lack of awareness leads to laughable run-out, fans remind him off Sehwag's incident; video goes viral

Jos Buttler-led England are unlikely to make it to the World Cup 2023 semi-finals considering their frequent batting collapses while batting first or chasing.

Jos Buttler after losing his wicket to Lahiru Kumara (Getty Images)

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Michael Vaughan rips into England's horrendous World Cup performance, says 'we have had some stinkers ..'

Jos Buttler-led England's batting lineup collapsed like a pack of cards against Sri Lanka at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium as they failed to play full 50 overs.

Joe Root of England is run out by Kusal Mendis (Getty Images)

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Bowled out for 156 by Sri Lanka, England brutally trolled for downfall of 'Bazball' in World Cup

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England vs Sri Lanka Full Scorecard

ENG vs SL, Match 25, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 26 October 2023 - Info

Kevin Pietersen shoots indirect jibe at Nasser Hussain for 'End of an Era' comment, says 'don't start blame game..'

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Thu 26 October, 14:00:00 IST

England, who chose to bat

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Sri Lanka in England, 3 Test Series, 2024 On Sep 06

ENG
325 (69.1 ov) & 156 (34.0 ov)

SL
263 (61.2 ov) & 219/2 (40.3 ov)

Sri Lanka beat England by 8 wickets

Sri Lanka in England, 3 Test Series, 2024 On Aug 29

ENG
427 (102.0 ov) & 251 (54.3 ov)

SL
196 (55.3 ov) & 292 (86.4 ov)

England beat Sri Lanka by 190 runs

Sri Lanka in England, 3 Test Series, 2024 On Aug 21

ENG
358 (85.3 ov) & 205/5 (57.2 ov)

SL
236 (74.0 ov) & 326 (89.3 ov)

England beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Adrian Holdstock (SA), Chris Brown (NZ) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

Kevin Pietersen shoots indirect jibe at Nasser Hussain for 'End of an Era' comment, says 'don't start blame game..'

'You can't tap Ben Stokes on his shoulder and say you're not playing': Nasser Hussain sheds light on one key reason behind England's disastrous display

Is Jos Buttler's captaincy in danger after England's horrendous display in ODI World Cup? He answers

'How much domestic cricket has Kohli or Klaasen played?': Nasser Hussain unhappy with 'lame excuses' for England's horrible run in World Cup

'You don't become bad team overnight': Jos Buttler Buttler on England's horrendous World Cup show after shock loss vs Sri Lanka

Big blow to Pakistan before must-win clash, Sri Lanka snatch their place in World Cup points table after 8-wicket win

ENG vs SL: Sri Lanka stun defending champions England with 8-wicket win in Bengaluru after bowling them out for 156

WATCH: Adil Rashid's lack of awareness leads to laughable run-out, fans remind him off Sehwag's incident; video goes viral

Michael Vaughan rips into England's horrendous World Cup performance, says 'we have had some stinkers ..'

Bowled out for 156 by Sri Lanka, England brutally trolled for downfall of 'Bazball' in World Cup

England vs Sri Lanka Full Scorecard

ENG vs SL, Match 25, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 26 October 2023 - Info

Kevin Pietersen shoots indirect jibe at Nasser Hussain for 'End of an Era' comment, says 'don't start blame game..'

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Thu 26 October, 14:00:00 IST

England, who chose to bat

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Sri Lanka in England, 3 Test Series, 2024 On Sep 06

ENG325 (69.1 ov) & 156 (34.0 ov)

SL263 (61.2 ov) & 219/2 (40.3 ov)

Sri Lanka beat England by 8 wickets

Sri Lanka in England, 3 Test Series, 2024 On Aug 29

ENG427 (102.0 ov) & 251 (54.3 ov)

SL196 (55.3 ov) & 292 (86.4 ov)

England beat Sri Lanka by 190 runs

Sri Lanka in England, 3 Test Series, 2024 On Aug 21

ENG358 (85.3 ov) & 205/5 (57.2 ov)

SL236 (74.0 ov) & 326 (89.3 ov)

England beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets

Umpires

UmpireAdrian Holdstock (SA), Chris Brown (NZ) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)

RefereeJavagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

Kevin Pietersen shoots indirect jibe at Nasser Hussain for 'End of an Era' comment, says 'don't start blame game..'

'You can't tap Ben Stokes on his shoulder and say you're not playing': Nasser Hussain sheds light on one key reason behind England's disastrous display

Is Jos Buttler's captaincy in danger after England's horrendous display in ODI World Cup? He answers

'How much domestic cricket has Kohli or Klaasen played?': Nasser Hussain unhappy with 'lame excuses' for England's horrible run in World Cup

'You don't become bad team overnight': Jos Buttler Buttler on England's horrendous World Cup show after shock loss vs Sri Lanka

Big blow to Pakistan before must-win clash, Sri Lanka snatch their place in World Cup points table after 8-wicket win

ENG vs SL: Sri Lanka stun defending champions England with 8-wicket win in Bengaluru after bowling them out for 156

WATCH: Adil Rashid's lack of awareness leads to laughable run-out, fans remind him off Sehwag's incident; video goes viral

Michael Vaughan rips into England's horrendous World Cup performance, says 'we have had some stinkers ..'

Bowled out for 156 by Sri Lanka, England brutally trolled for downfall of 'Bazball' in World Cup

ENG
325 (69.1 ov) & 156 (34.0 ov)

SL
263 (61.2 ov) & 219/2 (40.3 ov)

ENG
427 (102.0 ov) & 251 (54.3 ov)

SL
196 (55.3 ov) & 292 (86.4 ov)

ENG
358 (85.3 ov) & 205/5 (57.2 ov)

SL
236 (74.0 ov) & 326 (89.3 ov)

Umpire
Adrian Holdstock (SA), Chris Brown (NZ) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)