Kevin Pietersen criticised a UK journalist for defending England cricket team's lack of practice during their India tour, attributing it to injuries and a tight schedule. Pietersen highlighted the importance of practicing, especially against spin, and questioned the team's preparation efforts. England captain Jos Buttler and former India coach Ravi Shastri also weighed in on the issue.
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