Steve Harminson criticizes England's decision to skip training session
What's the story
Former England cricketer Steve Harminson has slammed the English cricket team for skipping a practice session ahead of a crucial match against India in Cuttack.
While the Indian team had a long training session, the Jos Buttler-led side decided against training.
Meanwhile, Harminson's criticism after England lost the T20I series 4-1 and suffered a four-wicket loss in the first ODI in Nagpur.
Strategy questioned
Harminson questions England's strategy ahead of Champions Trophy
Harminson was surprised that England took a day off, especially after their losses and with the Champions Trophy around the corner.
He said on TalkSport Cricket, "Yes, I must admit, I was surprised when we heard that England were going to have not so much a day off."
He further added while stating, "I struggle to understand, especially with the Champions Trophy coming up, that you just have a complete day off."
Practice policy
Harminson highlights England's non-compulsory practice policy
Harminson emphasized that under coach Brendon McCullum, England dont have compulsory practices.
He said, "A compulsory one, England don't do compulsory practices under Brendon McCullum. It's them that want to work on their game, they go and work on their game.
He added it's up to the players who want to improve their game to take the initiative and work on it.
This has been the approach throughout the series so far, which has featured five T20s and an ODI.
Performance concerns
Harminson expresses concerns over England's performance
Harminson expressed his concerns over the current state of the England team, saying "there is something not quite right and clicking with this team."
He noted that with just a week or two left for the ICC Champions Trophy, number 11 has batted six times in six white-ball games, five of them in T20s.
"Something's not right. People lying in their rooms, playing on a golf course, sitting playing on a PlayStation, possibly lying by a pool, " he added.