Kevin Pietersen calls for understanding despite England’s ‘horrendous’ batting

Cricket legend Kevin Pietersen has called for understanding despite yet another ‘horrendous’ batting display from England in Adelaide on Monday.

England were once again torn apart by Australia, as the hosts secured a landslide 275-run victory in the second Test of this winter’s Ashes to move 2-0 up in the series.

Once again Joe Root’s team struggled with the bat, as despite lasting 113 overs in the hope of a draw, were eventually bowled out for 192 in another dismal display.

This means England have failed to reach the 300-mark in all four of their innings across the opening two matches of the series, which has inevitably led to plenty of questions being asked about the batting line-up.

Despite the struggles former England star Pietersen has called for supporters to ‘go easy’ on the national side, despite describing the performance as ‘horrendous’.

KP tweeted: “PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE just give these England cricketers a bit of slack.

“An #Ashes tour is incredibly tough & these are not normal times right now.

“Their batting is horrendous, I know, but go easy please!”

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The only glimmer of hope for the visitors on day five in Adelaide came from Jos Buttler, as the wicketkeeper put in a spirited performance with the bat to keep England just about in the game.

However, after battling away for 207 balls and over four hours, the 31-year-old gave away his wicket in comical fashion, as he kicked over his wickets when facing Aussie seamer Jhye Richardson.

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As well as England’s batting display being scrutinised their job with the ball also received criticism, most notably from the Australian camp as stand-in captain Steve Smith labelled his opponent’s bowling tactic ‘strange’.

On day two of the second Test Smith said: “There were some strange tactics at certain times. They bowled a fraction short with the first new ball, not hitting the stumps as hopefully our boys are able to do."

Australian opener David Warner also echoed the sentiments of his temporary skipper, adding: “The length that they bowled here today isn't hitting the stumps. That length there is hitting the stumps in England, and that's the difference.”

It seems however that the England setup are well aware of their length issues with the ball, as captain Root agreed with Warner’s comments.

The Yorkshireman said: “With ball in hand, we didn't bowl the right lengths.

"We needed to bowl fuller. As soon as we did in the second innings, we created chances.

"That's frustrating. We did it four years ago and didn't learn from it. We have to be better."

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