London: The new, aggressive England under Eoin Morgan had started the World Cup as the favourites. Yet, they are slowly losing their way as they were outplayed by Australia at Lord's yesterday in a match between the oldest rivals in world cricket. The 64–run defeat was their third in seven games and are now in danger of missing out on a semi-final berth, especially as they play their last two matches against India and New Zealand, the two unbeaten teams in the competition.

England had promised much before the tournament, and this is still considered as their best chance to win the maiden World Cup. For that, of course, they will have to lift themselves from the hole they have dug themselves into and regroup fast for the remaining two matches.