Heartbreaking moments for top teams in the 21st Century

#5 England's loss to Bangladesh that saw them exit the World Cup 2015 in the group stage

Rubel Hossain celebrating Ian Bell's wicket

England's mediocre limited overs performances, a by-product of their insipid and outdated approach towards the format reached its nadir in the 2015 World Cup played across the Trans-Tasman. That the English think-tank was in shambles going into the World Cup was testified by the absurd sacking of the skipper Alastair Cook both from the position that he beheld and from the team, a month before the marquee event. But even the ardent critics of English ODI set-up would have expected the team to get past the group stages at least. They were in for a shock of their lives as England capitulated against a rejuvenated Bangladesh and were subsequently knocked out of the event before the quarter-final stages.

However, the painful loss serves as the much-needed fillip for English cricket. Post the World Cup, England have adopted an aggressive brand of play that has seen them post 300+ totals frequently and have earmarked themselves a team for higher honours with the next World Cup to be held on their shores come 2019 and erase the blemishes of the past.