Stuart Broad Calls Current Australia Squad “Their Weakest Since 2010” Ahead of Ashes 2025
Former England speedster Stuart Broad has created more waves with his commentary in the cricket world. In yet another commentary before the Ashes 2025, he talked about the weakness of the Australian team. As England prepares for another battle Down Under, Broad believes Australia goes into the series with their “worst team since 2010.”
Addressing the BBC’s For the Love of Cricket programme, Broad reacted to Warner’s bold assertion that Australia would win the series 4-0, citing that the hosts definitely bore the burden of greater pressure to perform this time around.
“It is very, very difficult for an England team-or any team-for that matter-to win in Australia,” Broad said. Australia has to be massive favourites. But they’ve got question marks over their team and over the fitness of captain Pat Cummins.”
England’s Ashes History in Australia
It was in the series of 2010–11 that England last kept the Ashes crown in Australia before them. Broad was a part of the team that annihilated the hosts 3-1 to retain the urn. Since then, it has gone to Australia just to remind it in painful terms: 5-0 (2013-14), 4-0 (2017-18), and 4-0 (2021-22).
But this time, Broad thinks it will be different. The balance of form and fitness has favored England for the first time in many years. Read more such cricket stories on Starexch. It is the platform where you can get cricket updates and the latest trends in the cricketing world.
“Best English Team Since 2010”
Broad joined international presence on the international circuit after the Ashes of 2023 in England, which ended in a 2-2 draw result sufficient enough for Australia to retain the urn, but not without having a refurbished English side at bay. Referring to that series, Broad stated that the current squad is “the best English team since 2010.”
“It’s probably the worst Australian team since 2010 when England last won, and it’s the best English team since then,” Broad said. “So those things match up to the fact it’s going to be a brilliant Ashes series.”
It points to the heightened spirit with which the England team is being regarded following an impressive home season where the team exhibited aggressive, fearless cricket under the charge of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.
Australia’s Injury Woes: Cummins “Less Likely Than Likely” to Play
Continued injuries to Cummins have marred Australia’s preparations. Australian skipper has been out of cricket since July with a lumbar bone stress injury in his back, so he might not be in the team for the Ashes 2025. Recently, he declared that he was “less likely than likely” to feature in the opening Test to be played in Perth starting on 21 November.
In his possible absences, Australia may be forced to fall back to a pace attack of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Scott Boland – all in their mid-thirties. While experience is on their side, the workload on this trio would be heavy due to a packed Ashes schedule of five Tests in just seven weeks.
The bench strength of Australia also looks lower than before, with many of their backup seamers still possessing little Test experience. Broad highlighted this fact, holding that the line-up, once settled, now appears uncertain.
“Australia has been so consistent for a long period that you just knew who was going to open the batting, who was going to bat where, what bowlers there were-and they don’t have that anymore,” Broad explained. “It’s a very similar situation to 2010-11 when England went and won there.”
The Opportunity for England to Shine
It might very well be the chance for England to end its long history of drought in Australia. Under Stokes, England’s attacking approach, popularly quoted as “Bazball,” has changed Tests completely. The likes of Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope, and Mark Wood comprise a well-blended mix, a group of experience and youth that can thrive in even the worst circumstances.
Broad believes this England side has the talent, belief, and momentum to challenge the Australians more than any other side in history about winning in Australia, which, he comments, never makes anything easy.
“The fact of the matter is Australia generally has to be bad to lose in Australia and England have to be very good,” Broad said. “England has a great chance of being very good and Australia has a decent chance of being bad.”
A Fresh Part in Ashes History
Never just a cricket series, the Ashes is really a battle for pride, skill, and endurance. Each edition writes its own story, and this has kept it one of the most fascinating contests in recent years. It is said to be one of the most entertaining series ever. Australia may have a home advantage, but with injury problems of Cummins and old players, the door seems slightly ajar for England. On the other hand, England’s fearless brand of cricket under Stokes could either make history or absolutely bomb under extreme Australian pressure.
One thing, however, is certain-the world will be watching every ball, every over, and every twist in this legendary rivalry.
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Final Thoughts
Stuart Broad has added extra spice to the Ashes 2025 buzz as excitement builds towards what promises to be another thrilling Ashes contest. The series won’t be conclusive on whether England’s rejuvenation can actually bring them under a larger challenge on Australian territory, but certainly, it is shaping up to be today’s classic. Stay tuned with Starexchange Match Insights as we bring you every headline, highlight, and heart-stopping moment from the world of cricket.
FAQs
- When do the 2025 Ashes start?
A: The much-anticipated Ashes will start on November 21 in Perth, Australia.
- What has left Pat Cummins uncertain for his first Test?
A: He has had a lumbar spine bone stress injury, and to make things worse, he said he was “less likely than likely” to be there for the first Test match.
- When was the last time they won the Ashes in Australia?
A: Last time Australia lost the Ashes was in 2010-11 when it lost 1-3 to the team captained by Andrew Strauss.
- Where can one find the latest results and insights over the Ashes?
A: Starexchange brings to you cricket updates and specific insights from each Ashes series, as well as expert analyses and beyond.