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England Struggles in India Raise Concerns Ahead of Champions Trophy

England's white-ball cricket team faces mounting challenges, including poor form and structural issues, as they prepare for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

Rohit blazed his way to a 90-ball 119 with 12 fours and seven sixes to set up India’s four-wicket win over England in the second ODI (REUTERS)
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Cricket - Second One Day International - India v England - Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, India - February 9, 2025 India's Rohit Sharma in action REUTERS/Amit Dave
Rohit Sharma played like he never was suffering from a stunning dip in form in the last six months as he took England to the cleaners and powered India to a four-wicket win. Rohit scored 119 in 90 balls in an innings laced with 12 fours and seven sixes and India chased down a target of 305 with four wickets and 33 balls to spare. 

Overview

  • England has lost seven of eight matches on their current India tour, highlighting significant struggles in both batting and bowling performances.
  • The team has faced difficulties adapting to spin-heavy conditions, with Ravindra Jadeja's bowling posing particular challenges for England's batsmen.
  • Key structural issues include a lack of domestic 50-over cricket experience for younger players and overworked senior players being siloed into specific formats.
  • England's ODI form has been in decline since their 2019 World Cup victory, with a win-loss ratio of 0.64 since Eoin Morgan's retirement in 2022.
  • Despite poor recent performances, England remains focused on the Champions Trophy, with players and management prioritizing the tournament over bilateral series results.