England Coach Peter Moores Admits World Cup Dreams in Shambles

Despite winning the Test series against India, England face tough questions in the limited overs format - especially after losing three consecutive matches against Mahendra Singh Dhoni's side. Coach Peter Moores has assured that he would act on the shortcomings of the team ahead of the World Cup next year. (Alastair Cook vows to remain ODI captain till World Cup)

According to a report in UK's Daily Mail, Moores is focusing on the scarce positives after his side lost the Edgbaston ODI on Tuesday but acknowledged that a lot of work remains. "We know we have to get the right score when we bat in one-day games but there are different ways of reaching it. We have people in our squad who can score at a very high rate," he was quoted as saying. "But you still have to get in and build. Each side is made up of players who strike faster and some who are solid. We've got to get the balance right, but we've got to work fast. We're not going to hide."

The need to work fast is an immediate requirement for England with former cricketers Ian Botham and Alec Stewart lambasting the team's ODI temperament. (England can only win an egg cup: Ian Botham)

Moores though is not too perturbed by opinions but feels the right ODI composition is key to changing England's fortunes. "When people say, "You're going back to how England played in the past", that's not our view. We're clear on our strategy but we have to find the right people to put that in place. One-day cricket is not as simple as people going out and whacking it. Even the best sides don't just do that."

Hosts England on Tuesday, conceded a bilateral ODI series to India for the first time since 1990. While the number one ranked ODI team may have exposed Alastair Cook's team in the 50-over format, Moores is determined to uplift the side and silence critics going forward.

"It was a very tough day, it's amazing how quickly sport changes," said under-pressure England captain Cook, who many critics and former England players have called upon to resign the one-day captaincy.

"We have played some bad cricket and I don't know why that is. We've not played anywhere near our potential and there's no excuses.

"India have outskilled us, bowled better, batted better and fielded better. We have to stay true to our beliefs and work hard."

The final match of the series is in Leeds on Friday. The first game was abandoned.