Steve Harmison has hit back at his former teammate Kevin Pietersen after his criticism of England's approach during the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
Pietersen branded their display on day one "absolutely shambolic" and tore into England for the way they bowled, showing a real lack of urgency and intensity and for being too friendly to their Australian opponents. "It's all too easy and it's all too nice," Pietersen fumed on Sky Sports.
"Are you telling me Ricky Ponting in 2005 is going to be talking to Geraint Jones? Do you think Michael Vaughan would be standing next to Justin Langer saying, 'hey mate, what a cool day. Look at this it's overcast, it's beautiful. What an awesome day at Lord's'. Are you joking? Are you absolutely joking?"
