6 Things We’ve Learned From the Cricket World Cup

The current world champions (and inventors of the game) may finish this World Cup at the bottom of the table.

Angelo Matthews of Sri Lanka is bowled by Mohammed Shami of India during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India on Nov. 2, 2023. Surjeet Yadav/Getty Images

India, the hosts, along with South Africa are a sure bet to qualify for the semi-finals of the 2023 One Day International (ODI) Cricket World Cup.

Like every game of cricket, there are controversies to be had, so here are six of the hot topics to date.

1. It’s All Over Now Baby Blue. England Smashed by India

England is in free fall and don’t the Aussies love it? Even Australian Captain Pat Cummins struggled to hold back a laugh when asked if he was sad to see England’s poor form this World Cup.