'I was upset, angry and disappointed': David Willey blasts ECB after retirement from int'l cricket

It has been a forgetful World Cup for England. The Three Lions have barely displayed their championship credentials as they have managed to win only a single match so far in the ODI World Cup in India. England will now take on Australia in a do-or-die clash at the Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad.

3 things you need to know

• David Willey retired from international cricket
• The left-handed fast bowler played three matches in the ODI World Cup
• England will face Australia in a must-win clash on November 4th

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David Willey wasn't retained by England in the central contract list

David Willey wasn't picked up in the 2019 World Cup as Jofra Archer was drafted in his place. The left-handed fast bowler played three matches in the World Cup and picked up five wickets in the proceedings.

Willey wasn't included in England's central contract list as the player became the only one in the current squad not to be awarded a new deal. Willey decided to hang up his boots as the player announced his retirement from international cricket and will not be wearing the England jersey after the tournament.

David Willey reveals the reason behind his retirement

The 33-year-old revealed he was very disappointed after getting a snub from the England Cricket Board and that was probably the reason for his retirement decision.

In an interaction with Sky Sports, he said, “That (central contract snub), for me, was, probably, the final nail in the coffin really, and it made my decision a lot easier.

“But these conversations around contracts all happened before we came out, so when we joined up at Lord’s I knew I was the only one that didn’t have one. It was difficult,” Willey told Sky Cricket. "I was upset, angry and disappointed. But I respect their vision, and don’t have to agree with them.”

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He further added, “I feel with two World Cups in 12 months, knowing my position in the squad, should there be injuries or whatever, I’m a chance and feel like I’m always a chance. I’m not involved in how these (things) are put together, who selects them. I don’t necessarily have to agree with them. But you know, there are decisions that are made and I have to respect them and, and I make decisions based on how I feel around them.”

England's World Cup fate is still hanging over a thread and any mishap in the next game would officially end their World Cup campaign.