ODI World Cup 2023: England very mediocre ODI side, says Virender Sehwag after 2019 winners lose vs Sri Lanka
ODI World Cup 2023: England captain Jos Buttler
Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag said that England have always been a mediocre team except for their 2019 ODI World Cup win at home. Sehwag's statement comes after the defending champions were humiliated by Sri Lanka in an eight-wicket loss on October 26 in Bengaluru during the ODI World Cup 2023.
With England staring at an early exit in the ongoing tournament, Sehwag pointed out that England have made it to the last four in an ODI World Cup only once out of the last eight times. The former India cricketer also gave the reason for this, saying 'too much chopping and changing' and not having a steady side is what cost them.
England, after the early exit in the 2015 World Cup, went through a change and dominated the world cricket in limited-overs, winning the 2019 ODI World Cup as well as the 2022 T20I World Cup. They also went through a change in leadership in Tests after suffering some big losses and came out flying.
Sehwag, however, added that England aren't as excited in ODIs as they are in Tests and this wrong thinking also put them in the situation they currently are in. The former India opener shared the views on his official social media handle X. Have a look at the post below:
)
'Not permitted ...': IIT Roorkee issues gag order as students' protest intensifies
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
New OTT releases this week (July 20-26, 2026): Musafir Cafe, Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, 72 Hours- 5 new titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more
)
JP Nadda, Jitendra Singh meet Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital: Report
)
‘Centre had no interest in having a debate’: LoP Rahul Gandhi demands resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, Amit Shah
)
FBI arrests alleged $547mn medicare fraud fugitive after 3-year global manhunt
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
World's top 7 most liveable cities in 2026 — Check where India and Pakistan stand
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Meet top 5 batters with most runs in India vs Zimbabwe T20Is
)
FIFA 2026 | 'I am truly sorry': Argentina's Enzo Fernandez, who get red card in final, reacts to loss
)
Trump announces 200% tariff on generic drugs: Here's what it means for 'Pharmacy of the World' India
)
Salman Khan breaks silence on health concerns after viral Mumbai appearance
)
'Guru is the...': Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan shares message on education amid calls for his resignation
)
Student union leaders call off hunger strike at Jantar Mantar after civil society appeal, but protest continues
)
'Is that a back-up Trump?' Mysterious look-alike standing behind Donald Trump baffles netizens
)
‘He's the architect of the genocide against Palestinians’: Mamdani repeats Netanyahu will be arrested if he visits US
)
US-Iran war cost hits $37.5 billion as Hegseth seeks $67 billion more for Pentagon
)
Sonam Wangchuk's connection with George Soros and Ford Foundation explained!
)
'Criticising him after two or three matches isn't justified': Sikandar Raza backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
)
'George Soros playbook': Understanding the foreign funding network around Sonam Wangchuk
)
'What is wrong...': Anna Hazare breaks silence on Sonam Wangchuk's protest, makes an appeal to Centre
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why US fighter jets use seamless bubble canopies compared to Russian jets
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why the F-22’s cockpit glass is thicker than a standard fighter jet
)
'This should not happen in a democracy': Shashi Tharoor slams detention of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi after protest outside PM Modi's residence
)
'We acted immediately...': Indian PM Modi breaks silence on paper leaks as NEET protest, calls for Education Minister's resignation grows
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
FIFA World Cup 2026 team of the tournament: The best XI that ruled football’s biggest stage
)
UP BTech gold medalist dies by suicide after failing in nearly 50 govt job attempts, leaves note for father
)
Is Pentagon hiding missile shortage from Trump? US officials raise alarm over Iran war readiness
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
2026 FIFA World Cup awards: Full list of Golden Boot, Golden Ball, Golden Glove and every major winner
)
Kaylee Hottle was unconscious: Shocking details from first responders revealed after teen star's death
The loss against Sri Lanka was England's fourth in five games, leaving them second-last on the points table, just above the Netherlands. England have previously lost to New Zealand in the tournament opener before taking a thrashing from Afghanistan and South Africa as well.
Looking at the current picture, England are unlikely to make it to the semis and their white-ball coach Matthew Mott agrees.
"Mathematically, we'd have to have a lot of things go our way," Mott told Sky Sports after the game. "As I said leading up today, we could control it from there, but it certainly hasn't done our net run-rate any help at all and, depending on others," he added.
England next play hosts India on October 29 in Lucknow.
WATCH WION LIVE HERE
You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.
