Defending champions England suffered their fourth defeat in five games in the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2023, losing to Sri Lanka by eight wickets on Thursday. The defeat has put the Jos Buttler-led side in a tricky situation, with the team staring at a disappointing early exit from the tournament. England are currently ninth in the points table with four games left to play. Former India batter Virender Sehwag has labelled England as a "mediocre side" in One-Day Internationals. Sehwag pointed out how England have failed to qualify for the semi-finals in seven of the last eight 50-over Cricket World Cups.