Former head coach Peter Moores speaks out over England departure

Former England cricket coach Peter Moores has spoken out for the first time since ending his second stint in charge of the national team.

Moores was dismissed from his role following a disappointing World Cup and tour of West Indies.

The former Sussex and Lancashire coach was heavily criticised for this stats-heavy strategy, something he says is far from the truth.

He was mocked for his comments after being eliminated in the World Cup, after it was reported he said the team will need to look at the 'data'.

He did use the word when speaking to Sky, but actually said "later" in an oft-quoted BBC interview.

"I have to accept my time as England coach has gone," Moores told ESPNcricinfo.

"It's pretty hard to accept. But it's done. The umpire's finger is up.

"But I am frustrated. The portrayal of me as a coach in the media is just wrong. If people said 'I don't rate you as a coach' then fine. But when it's not what you are, it's really frustrating.

"We moved away from stats and 'data.' Coaching doesn't work like that at all. You watch a lot to say a little. It's not a numbers game. We kept it simple. We tried to give the players responsibility to lead themselves.

"I have an official letter (of apology) from the BBC. It's a tough one. I didn't say it (data)."