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England collapse completes dismal abdication of World Cup crown

A batting lineup that once set a new bar in 50-over cricket is a shadow of its former self with England’s golden chapter over after the World Cup abdication

The Guardian - UK

World Cup: 'England underestimated Sri Lanka' - Maheesh Theekshana takes a jibe at defending champions

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana didn't mince words and said that the defending champions England had underestimated the Islanders at their own risk. Sri Lanka cruised to an eight-wicket win against the 2019 champions England and dented their hopes of reaching the semifinals of the mega tournament.

The Times of India

Buttler admits England hit ‘huge low’ in World Cup defeat by Sri Lanka

Jos Buttler admitted England were shocked after an eight-wicket defeat by Sri Lanka left the champions on the brink of World Cup elimination

The Guardian - UK

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If we can string more performances together we have a chance of making semifinals: Kusal Mendis

NEW DELHI: As Sri Lanka blew away defending champions England by eight wickets in Bengaluru on Thursday, skipper Kusal Mendis hoped his team would do well in the remainder of the league stage of the World Cup and sneak into the semifinals.

The Times of India

Jos Buttler: My future as captain out of my hands as England near World Cup exit

England knew nothing less than victory over Sri Lanka would be enough to keep alive their fading hopes of reaching the semi-finals.

The Independent UK

'Incredibly disappointing', says Jos Buttler as England crash at ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: England skipper Jos Buttler on Thursday admitted that the ongoing ODI World Cup has been 'incredibly disappointing' as the defending champions found themselves on the verge of elimination following a crushing eight-wicket loss to Sri Lanka.

The Times of India

It’s time to face reality: Cricket World Cup collapse shows England are past their prime

England slumped to an eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in Bangalore, Sonia Twigg outlines why an ageing squad badly needs a reset after a nightmare tournament in India

The Independent UK

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Cricket World Cup 2023: Shambolic England slip to Sri Lanka defeat

2019 champions beaten by eight wickets as tortuous tournament continues

Evening Standard

ENG vs SL: Sri Lanka push England closer to World Cup exit

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka dealt a severe blow to England's hopes of advancing in the World Cup, delivering an emphatic eight-wicket victory that brought the defending champions to the brink of elimination.

The Times of India

England embarrassed by Sri Lanka and heading for early Cricket World Cup exit

England fell from 45-0 to 85-5 and then 156 all out, leaving Sri Lanka a simple task to condemn the defending champions to a fourth defeat

The Guardian - UK

'Worst World Cup campaigns in English cricket history': Michael Vaughan lambasts dismal England

NEW DELHI: As Sri Lanka pushed England closer to the ODI World Cup exit door on Thursday with an 8-wicket win, former stars seemed pretty unhappy with the lacklustre performance by the defending champions in the ongoing cricketing extravaganza.

The Times of India

Shambolic England slip to eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka

The 2019 champions made it four defeats from five World Cup matches.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka is firmly back on the holiday map – here’s why now is the time to return for affordable adventures

There’s a superb balance between true escapism and touches of home in the ‘teardrop of India’, finds Emma Cooke – and after a tumultuous chapter, holidaymakers are being welcomed with open arms

The Independent UK

Struggling England ‘at end of cycle’ in ODIs, says Michael Atherton

Jos Buttler’s side were skittled for 156 in their must-win World Cup clash with Sri Lanka.

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The Times of India

World Cup, ENG vs SL: Sri Lanka bowl out lacklustre England for 156

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka managed to restrict England to a meager total of 156 runs, all out in just 33.2 overs in their ICC ODI World Cup match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

The Hindu

ENG vs SL | Sri Lanka piles up England’s misery, leaves its title defence in tatters

Sri Lanka win by eight wickets against England. Despite losing a couple of early wickets, Sri Lanka confidently finished their chase as Nissanka, 77 off 83 balls and Samarawickrama 65 off 54 balls led the process with an unbroken 137-run stand for the third wicket. England's World Cup reign in…

The Independent UK

England bowled out for just 156 in must-win World Cup clash with Sri Lanka

Ben Stokes top-scored with 43 but even he barely laid a glove on the opposition.

The Guardian - UK

England on brink of World Cup exit after heavy loss to Sri Lanka – as it happened

Over-by-over report: England lost for the fourth time in five matches as Sri Lanka strolled to an eight-wicket win

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The Independent UK

England vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket World Cup result and reaction as Buttler’s men suffer another heavy defeat

Follow all the action from Bengaluru as England seek to keep their slim World Cup hopes alive

The Independent UK

Is England v Sri Lanka on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Cricket World Cup

Everything you need to know as England stand on the brink of World Cup elimination

The Hindu

You have to fight fire with fire: Angelo Mathews on Sri Lanka’s England clash

England vs Sri Lanka, World Cup 2023: Angelo Mathews returns to cricket after 15 years, Kusal Mendis making his debut under Mathews in 2016.

The Hindu

England faces Sri Lanka in a must-win game for both

ENG vs SL clash in World Cup for semifinal hopes. Chinnaswamy Stadium likely to see another run fest, with England hoping to finish on the right side.

The Times of India

Angelo Mathews aims to work his 2019 World Cup magic against England

BENGALURU: Four years ago, on a balmy day in June, an unfancied Sri Lanka upset England at Headingley to add spice to the World Cup. On Thursday when the two teams go out to play a do-or-die contest, the Islanders will seek inspiration from one of the architects of that…

The Times of India

World Cup: England vs Sri Lanka head to head record

NEW DELHI: Defending champions England face Sri Lanka in the 25th Match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.

The Times of India

World Cup, England vs Sri Lanka: England, Sri Lanka need full points to keep hopes alive

BENGALURU: Although the core of the England team has remained the same, the reigning champions are on the cusp of being dumped out of the competition. Their slide has been unnerving.

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