Sportsmail editor Lawrence Booth launched an attack on English cricket . The Wisden writer criticised their handling of the Kevin Pietersen affair . Booth was also scathing of England 's late decision to sack Alastair Cook as one-day captain on the eve of the World Cup . Moeen Ali stars on the cover of Sportsmail , released on Wednesday . Sri Lanka 's Kumar Sangakkara named leading cricketer in the world . Australia 's Meg Lanning is honoured with the inaugural women 's award .
Wisden editor Lawrence Booth launched an attack on English cricket . The Sportsmail writer criticised their handling of the Kevin Pietersen affair . Booth was also scathing of England 's late decision to sack Alastair Cook as one-day captain on the eve of the World Cup . Moeen Ali stars on the cover of Wisden , released on Wednesday . Sri Lanka 's Kumar Sangakkara named leading cricketer in the world . Australia 's Meg Lanning is honoured with the inaugural women 's award .