Morgan’s side next face India and New Zealand, who are both unbeaten DAVID ROGERS/GETTY IMAGESEngland’s World Cup hopes are hanging in the balance after a 64-run defeat by Australia at Lord’s means that they may have to win both of their remaining two group matches to survive in the competition. Eoin Morgan rejected a claim made by Kevin Pietersen, the former England batsman, that he was “scared” of Australia yesterday, but the England captain admitted that his team are low on confidence as they prepare to play India on Sunday and New Zealand next Wednesday. The host nation started the tournament as favourites but are in fourth place — the final qualifying spot for the semi-finals — one point ahead of Bangladesh and two ahead of Sri Lanka, who have a game in hand. Australia’s win made them the…

Source: The Times June 25, 2019 23:02 UTC