McCullum Defends England Training After India Series Loss

England's head coach, Brendon McCullum, has defended the team's training regimen following criticism over insufficient practice during their tour of India, where they lost the ODI series 3-0 and the T20 series 4-1. Critics, including former cricketers Kevin Pietersen and Ravi Shastri, alleged that England had only one practice session during the series. McCullum refuted these claims as 'factually incorrect,' stating that the team conducted multiple sessions but prioritized player fitness due to injuries and a packed schedule. He emphasized that keeping players fresh was essential ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, which starts on February 22 in Pakistan, where England will face Australia in their opening match. Despite the criticism, McCullum remains confident in the team's preparation strategy.