As England battle to come back from a 3-1 deficit to avoid a third straight one-day international series defeat in Sri Lanka—which would be their sixth series defeat in their last seven—few are getting excited about England's World Cup hopes.
Perhaps the most infuriating thing about this England side is that there is no shortage of talent, and in fits and starts a number of players have displayed international pedigree with fine performances.
Consistency, however, remains the preserve of competing nations, and outstanding performances from individuals wearing England colours have been all too rare.
Selection has been hotly debated among media and fans alike, largely focusing around the continued selection of captain Alastair Cook. With their first World Cup fixture a little over two months away, few would argue that England have discovered the winning formula.
From selection at the top of the order to the make-up or the bowling attack, here we take a look at five things England must do to stand a chance of winning the World Cup.
The only criteria for each slide is that it must be a realistic option within the confines of the provisional 30-man squad announced by England earlier this week on the ECB website, ruling out roles for the likes of Jonathan Trott and, further into the realms of fantasy, Kevin Pietersen.
from Bleacher Report http://ift.tt/1zx58Oe
via IFTTT December 10, 2014 at 09:28AM
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