The media’s brutal response after England’s 340-run defeat to the Proteas in the second Test at Trent Bridge.
Andrew Miller, UK Editor of ESPN Cricinfo:
Regardless of “this is the way we play” flannel that Eng may produce, I’ve never heard such a disconnectedly silent home Test crowd #ENGvSA
— Andrew Miller (@miller_cricket) July 17, 2017
Simon Thomas, Sky Sports presenter:
As bad as South Africa were last week, England have managed to be even worse this week. Well played SA ???????? #EngvSA
— Simon Thomas (@SimonThomasSky) July 17, 2017
Matt Davies, Sports reporter for the Nottingham Post:
Anderson goes first ball. England 133 all out. Horrendous effort, although South Africa were tremendous. The win by 340 runs. #ENGvSA
— Matt Davies (@MattDavies_NP) July 17, 2017
BBC cricket correspondent, Jonathan Agnew:
For once, words fail. One of the worst. 133/9
— Jonathan Agnew (@Aggerscricket) July 17, 2017
Ex England captain, Michael Vaughan:
Wtf was that ……
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 17, 2017
Just to clarify .. I said Englands BATTING lacked respect for the way Test cricket should be played .. not the Team … #Cheers
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 17, 2017
Ex England all-rounder, Andrew Flintoff:
Well played South Africa ! Im sure @englandcricket will cop some stick from the usual suspects , have faith out there it’s a great team
— andrew flintoff (@flintoff11) July 17, 2017
Ex England batsman, Kevin Pietersen:
Goodness me! ENG win last week & they’re the greatest. Lose this weak & they’re hopeless!
If you’re going to lose, lose properly! ????— KP (@KP24) July 17, 2017
The British cricketing press right now… #ENGvSA pic.twitter.com/J1Ii8N2MrR
— Ben Karpinski (@followthebounce) July 17, 2017
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