British media lambasts Windies for performance against England

Chris Gayle

West Indies’ performance in their defeat by nine wickets by England in Monday’s World Cup warm-up match in Sydney has been roundly criticised by the British media.

Their casual attitude and Chris Gayle’s absence from the field when England batted were highlighted in several reports.

“It is hardly an exaggeration to say there was more urgency among the West Indies players when a