Ahead of the 2025 Ashes series, former England bowler Stuart Broad has cast doubt on Australia’s team, claiming it could be the ‘worst’ since 2010 when England last won there. Broad’s comments came in response to Australian cricketer David Warner’s bold prediction of a 4-0 victory for Australia. Warner’s prediction is tempered by concerns over the fitness of key players, particularly captain Pat Cummins, who is likely to miss the first Test due to a back injury. Broad highlighted that Australia’s dominance in recent Ashes series might be undermined by uncertainty surrounding their top-order lineup and leadership. Despite this, Broad acknowledged the challenge England faces in winning in Australia, stating that it would take a strong performance from the English team to overcome a potentially weakened Australian side. Meanwhile, England’s preparations have included debate over the No. 3 batting position, with Ollie Pope and Jacob Bethell in contention. Alastair Cook, a key figure in England’s 2010 Ashes success, has backed Pope to maintain his spot, warning against disrupting the team’s settled lineup. As the Ashes series looms, the debate over team composition continues, with both sides looking to assert their dominance in the historic rivalry.
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