NEW DELHI: England's unexpected and early exit from the ODI World Cup has left the reigning champions grappling with several complex questions but with no easy answers. A series of poor performances culminated in a 33-run loss to arch-rivals Australia in Ahmedabad, confirming England's sixth defeat in seven games and relegating them to the bottom of the 10-team table.
The primary cause of England's demise has been their batting, which once stood as a pillar of strength but has faltered consistently during this World Cup. England failed to chase a target of 287 against Australia, a feat that would have been well within their grasp in previous tournaments.
