<p>England opener Dawid Malan thinks it is unfair to blame coach Matthew Mott for the team's shambolic title defence at the 50-overs World Cup in India.</p><p>The holders stay rooted to the bottom of the table after five losses in six matches and are only mathematically alive in the race for a place in the semi-finals.</p><p>Their only win in the tournament came against Bangladesh and Sunday's defeat at the hands of table-toppers India was their fourth successive loss.</p><p>"Motty is not the one walking out on the field," Malan told BBC Sport ahead of their next match against a resurgent Australia on Saturday.</p><p>"As players, we need to take responsibility when we cross that rope.</p><p>"We are being given everything we need to perform.</p><p>"The facilities and work, everything is being done as it always has been, we just haven't been able to find a way to get wins on the board.</p> .Pakistan's Fakhar has no regrets over missed hundred.<p>"It has been frustrating from a players' point of view because we know we're better than that."</p><p>For a star-studded batting lineup, England have not managed a 200-plus total in their last three matches and could not last their full quota of 50 overs in their last four outings.</p><p>"We've played six games now and we've not been anywhere near where we wanted to be so it is disappointing from that point of view," Malan said.</p><p>"It is really hard to sum up. We just can't seem to get anything going at the moment or any rhythm or momentum.</p><p>"We're not used to being in this position."</p><p>England need a top-eight finish to make the cut for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan and 36-year-old Malan said they would try to produce their best form in their remaining group matches.</p><p>"I'm pretty sure I'll be done for that but I'd love the guys to play in that," Malan said.</p><p>"Hopefully we can find the momentum and finish the World Cup on a high."</p>
<p>England opener Dawid Malan thinks it is unfair to blame coach Matthew Mott for the team's shambolic title defence at the 50-overs World Cup in India.</p><p>The holders stay rooted to the bottom of the table after five losses in six matches and are only mathematically alive in the race for a place in the semi-finals.</p><p>Their only win in the tournament came against Bangladesh and Sunday's defeat at the hands of table-toppers India was their fourth successive loss.</p><p>"Motty is not the one walking out on the field," Malan told BBC Sport ahead of their next match against a resurgent Australia on Saturday.</p><p>"As players, we need to take responsibility when we cross that rope.</p><p>"We are being given everything we need to perform.</p><p>"The facilities and work, everything is being done as it always has been, we just haven't been able to find a way to get wins on the board.</p> .Pakistan's Fakhar has no regrets over missed hundred.<p>"It has been frustrating from a players' point of view because we know we're better than that."</p><p>For a star-studded batting lineup, England have not managed a 200-plus total in their last three matches and could not last their full quota of 50 overs in their last four outings.</p><p>"We've played six games now and we've not been anywhere near where we wanted to be so it is disappointing from that point of view," Malan said.</p><p>"It is really hard to sum up. We just can't seem to get anything going at the moment or any rhythm or momentum.</p><p>"We're not used to being in this position."</p><p>England need a top-eight finish to make the cut for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan and 36-year-old Malan said they would try to produce their best form in their remaining group matches.</p><p>"I'm pretty sure I'll be done for that but I'd love the guys to play in that," Malan said.</p><p>"Hopefully we can find the momentum and finish the World Cup on a high."</p>