World Cup 2019: 3 former world champions who are unlikely to qualify for semi-finals

#1. Australia

This might come as a shocker but it is the ultimate reality, as the defending Champions have been through a disappointing run in the past year in the 50-over format.

After the two pillars of Australian cricket, Steve Smith and David Warner were banned from representing their country for a year, the men in yellow have failed to find replacements for either of the two individuals.

The Steve Smith-led side even failed to make it to the last four in the Champions Trophy 2017. Ever since their Ashes victory earlier this year, Australia have failed to win any ODI series against the top 8 teams. They lost both home and away series against England by a margin of 4-1 and 5-0 respectively. If the trend continues, it won't be a surprise if the powerhouse of World cricket of the early 2000s, faces an abrupt exit in the upcoming World Cup.