Kevin Pietersen gets trolled for his prediction as England gets defeated by Sri Lanka in World Cup 2019

Former England cricketer, Kevin Pietersen became a target of the trolls as Sri Lanka defeated England by 20 runs in a match that was anticipated to be won by the hosts. Kevin Pietersen praised the England cricket team earlier this week post their huge 150 runs victory against Afghanistan on Tuesday, June 18. Whilst appreciating the hosts, Kevin said that it would be better if you give the team the cup already.

He tweeted, “If Roy misses out, Bairstow will get you! If they both miss out, Root will get you. If they all miss out then Buttler will get you. And, Jofra will always get you! Give em the cup.”

And, Jofra will always get you!

Give em the cup

However, post the team’s humiliating loss against the Lankans, this tweet of Kevin backfired as fans were quick to troll the English cricketer for his prediction. Let’s have a look at few of the tweets.

And, Jofra will always get you!

Give em the cup "

Malinga - Hold My Beer, KP.

However, former English cricketer called the loss a ‘hiccup’ and predicted that England will still win the trophy despite the loss against the Lankans. Pietersen tweeted as, “Hiccup! NO PROBLEM AT ALL! England still.”

NO PROBLEM AT ALL!

England still

England team has won 4 of the 6 matches played in the tournament. They lost against the Men in Green and the Lankans and currently rank third in the points table. The team will play its next match against Australia on Tuesday, June 25 at Lord’s cricket ground.

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