‘We have been complacent with this 50-over team’ – Michael Vaughan’s bold verdict behind England’s back-to-back losses in ODI World Cup 2023

The England cricket team is all set to lock horns against Sri Lanka on October 26 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium for their fifth clash of the ODI World Cup 2023. Notably, Jos Buttler and Co. currently place themselves in the second-last spot after losing three games out of four in the ongoing marquee event. The defending champions have suffered losses against New Zealand, South Africa, and Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup 2023.

Meanwhile, former England cricketer Michael Vaughan feels it’s very hard for the England team to make their spot in the semi-final, following their three losses in the big tournament. The legendary cricketer reveals that their side was very complacent with 50-over formats, which is making them lose the games in the ongoing event.

“After their thrashing by South Africa, England may not be officially out of this World Cup, but it’s almost impossible to see them making the semi-finals. I think all of us in the English game, from the team itself to the media and fans, have to admit that we have been complacent with this 50-over team,” Michael Vaughan said.

From 2015 to 2019, England focused on ODI cricket and cared about it: Michael Vaughan

The 48-year-old cricketer feels England only cared about ODI cricket from 2015 to 2019. Moreover, the former right-handed batsman cited the example with stats about their performances from 2015 to 2019. The former English Test skipper feels one needs a high-pack attack for playing the cricket games in host nation India, as well as more than a spinner to play the games on Indian soil conditions.

“From 2015 to 2019, England focused on ODI cricket and cared about it. England played 88 games between World Cups. They won 54 and lost 23. They used 34 players, six of whom played 70-plus games, seven more played 40-plus. In India, you need really high-class quick bowling, with skill not just pace. Anything wayward gets dispatched. You need more than one spinner. You need two or three to provide moments of magic. And with the bat, you need solid all-round players working in combination,” he added further.