'England In World Cup Semis..', Predicts Michael Vaughan After 69-Run Loss Vs Afghanistan
England's World Cup 2023 campaign has been dismal so far
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has never been one to shy away from making headlines with his offbeat and often audacious tweets.
Vaughan envisions England to be in the semis despite loss vs Afghanistan
This time around, Vaughan's tweet following England's dismal performance in the ongoing World Cup 2023 has garnered significant attention.
The tournament hasn't been kind to England so far. Led by Jos Buttler, the defending champions—remembered for their glorious 2019 World Cup victory had a shaky start, with New Zealand delivering a commanding defeat as a presumed payback for their loss in the 2019 final.
England's road to redemption seemed to have started with a solid 137-run victory against Bangladesh in Dharamsala. With spirits lifted, they marched on to face Afghanistan, expecting another assertive win.
But, in a major upset, the Afghan team pulled off a cricketing masterclass, first setting up a robust target of 284 runs and then clinching England's wickets, restricting them to just 215 in 40.3 overs.
This abysmal show has pushed England to the fifth position on the points table, prompting pundits and fans to question their prospects in the tournament. Amidst this cloud of scepticism, Vaughan, with his characteristic mix of confidence and nonchalance, took to Twitter.
"England in the World Cup semis .." wrote Vaughan.
This tweet instantly caught the eyes of the cricketing fraternity and fans, with many taking a jibe at Vaughan's bold prediction. The cricket-loving netizens didn't hesitate to troll the former captain, reminding him of the team's recent defeats.
However, as history has shown, Vaughan's unconventional views often stir debates and discussions, and this was no different. Only time will tell if England can indeed turn their fortunes around and validate Vaughan's claim.
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