• England currently stand at the last spot in the points table of the ODI World Cup 2023.

  • A new ICC rule has shadowed England's qualification chances for the Champions Trophy 2025.

ODI World Cup 2023: England’s shaky form threatens their Champions Trophy 2025 qualification bid
England in ODI World Cup 2023 (Image source: Twitter)

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England are enduring a tumultuous phase in international cricket. Their most recent defeat, a staggering 100-run loss to India in the ODI World Cup 2023 on Sunday at Lucknow, is a stark reminder of their struggles. The unfortunate result marked their fifth loss in the tournament, leaving them languishing at the unenviable bottom of the points table.

What’s even more concerning are the ominous clouds of uncertainty that now loom over their prospects for the Champions Trophy 2025. The defending champions’ persistently lackluster performance has raised serious doubts about their ability to secure a spot in the prestigious tournament.

The ODI World Cup 2023 nightmare

England’s performance in the ODI World Cup 2023 has been nothing short of a nightmare. The Jos-Buttler-led side have faced a string of setbacks, losing five out of the six matches they’ve played so far. Their lone victory came against Bangladesh, and even then, the team struggled to find any standout performances that could ignite the tournament. England’s journey in the competition has been marked by a lack of individual brilliance and collective teamwork, leaving fans and analysts alike yearning for the charm and charisma that usually define their cricketing dominance.

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The new ICC rule

In a recent development, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a new rule, effective immediately after the ongoing event. According to this rule, only the top seven teams from the points table of the ODI World Cup 2023, in addition to Pakistan (host nation), will qualify for the upcoming Champions Trophy in 2025. This rule has casted a dark shadow over England’s appearance in the forthcoming tournament, as they currently occupy the unwanted tenth spot of the points table.

Considering this fresh ICC rule, England are not the only team on the brink. Several other cricketing nations like Bangladesh and the Netherlands are also vying for their spots in the upcoming edition of Champions Trophy.

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