NEW DELHI: England's dream of defending their World Cup title came crashing down after a heart-wrenching sixth defeat in seven games against arch-rivals Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Despite the disappointing exit from the World Cup, England can still focus on their hopes of securing a spot in the coveted ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
The defeat against Australia left England languishing at the bottom of the 10-team points table, an unfamiliar and bitter position for the defending champions. Their early exit follows Bangladesh's departure, who currently occupy the ninth spot in the standings after seven rounds of fiercely contested matches.
