Former England national captain Michael Vaughan has claimed the country’s current situation is a “soap opera” following their early exit from the World Cup.

Two wins and four defeats saw England succumb to fifth place in Pool A with a mediocre four points. Bangladesh edged the final qualifying place of the pool with seven points, while Sri Lanka, Australia and New Zealand all progressing – the latter securing maximum points with six wins.

Questions are now being raised over coach Peter Moores, with the dropping of Alastair Cook as one-day captain coming under considerable criticism. The 52-year-old has also come under pressure regarding the future of Kevin Pietersen, and Vaughan, who retired in 2009, has spoken out over the recent turn of events.

"If any producer is willing, make a movie. We knew Alastair Cook was losing the job as one-day captain before Alastair Cook did. How does that happen? It is terrible management.

"There are leaks coming left, right and centre from the England and Wales Cricket Board. That has to stop.

"From what I'm reading, I don't know if Colin Graves has spoken to Kevin Pietersen or not.

"But he is coming in as chairman and he wants a blank canvas so he probably does want to speak with him because Pietersen has been a great player for England. He probably just wants to know where Pietersen is at."

Vaughan captained England in 51 tests between 2003 and 2008, which included winning all seven home Tests during the summer of 2004.

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