England's defence of the Cricket World Cup title it won so narrowly four years ago has come down to a simple calculation: lose to old foe Australia and it's over.
India's Mohammed Shami celebrates the wicket of England's Jonny Bairstow, left, during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between England and India in Lucknow, India, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023.
England has struggled because of a lack of runs -- and batting time -- in the tournament. In six games, it has batted a full 50 overs only twice -- against New Zealand in its opening game at Ahmedabad, and against Bangladesh in Dharamsala, where Dawid Malan got its only hundred of the World Cup. Australia captain Pat Cummins said England's poor form "is sad to see." "I don't know much else to say," Cummins added, with a sheepish smile, when he was asked about England's results.
Mitch Marsh was also made unavailable after he flew home to Perth for personal reasons. It leaves Australia having to rebuild the batting lineup, likely with the recall of allrounders Marcus Stoinis and Cameron Green.Veteran opener David Warner has 413 runs in six innings and is among the tournament's leading scorers. Travis Head returned from injury with a near-chanceless 109 off 67 balls against New Zealand in Dharamsala.
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