Ahmedabad, Feb. 13 -- England's training schedule during their recent ODI series against India has come under heavy criticism, with high-profile commentators questioning the team's sparse practice sessions. The debate intensified following their crushing 142-run defeat in Ahmedabad, which sealed a 3-0 series whitewash.

"From what I've heard, England have had one net session this entire trip, if not any. If you're not prepared to do the hard yards, you're not going to improve," Ravi Shastri on commentary said in Ahmedabad, as quoted from Wisden.

England's preparations--or lack thereof--became a talking point after former cricketer Kevin Pietersen alleged that only Joe Root trained in the nets ahead of the final ODI. He further claimed th...