Stuart Broad Calls This the Worst Australian Team Since 2010-11

The Ashes 2025 series is already heating up, and it hasn’t even started yet. Former England pacer Stuart Broad has fired the first major shot by branding the current Australian team as the weakest since 2010-11, sparking debate ahead of the high-voltage contest. So let’s have look about Stuart Broad Calls This the Worst Australian Team.

With the first Test scheduled to begin in Perth in late November, Broad’s comments have added plenty of spice to the pre-series buildup. Speaking on his BBC podcast “For The Love of Cricket” with Jos Buttler, the legendary quick suggested that this year’s England team has its best chance to win Down Under in over a decade.

“It’s probably the worst Australian team since 2010 when England last won, and it’s the best English team since 2010,” Broad said. “That’s not just an opinion, it’s fact. It’s going to be a brilliant Ashes series.”

England’s Renewed Confidence

Broad’s statement aligns with a growing wave of confidence within the England camp. In recent weeks, Zak Crawley remarked that the term “Bazball” annoys the Aussies, while Joe Root called this his “best opportunity” to secure an Ashes win in Australia.
Former captain Michael Atherton also questioned Australia’s stability, pointing to Pat Cummins’ injury concerns and Scott Boland’s dip in threat, hinting that Australia’s once-dominant bowling attack may be losing its edge.

Australia’s Transitional Phase

Broad compared the current Australian setup to the 2010-11 team, which England famously defeated 3-1 on Australian soil — their only home Ashes loss in two decades. The former pacer believes the current squad is in a similar phase of uncertainty, with batting and bowling combinations still unsettled.

“When have we ever talked about Australia not knowing their top order or their bowling depth?” Broad asked. “In 2010, they were struggling to replace McGrath, Warne, Hayden, and Langer — and I see shades of that now.”

With Cummins doubtful for the first Test and questions surrounding David Warner’s form and Marnus Labuschagne’s position, Broad’s observations may not be far off the mark.

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England’s Strongest Line-Up in Years

Meanwhile, England are fielding perhaps their most dynamic side in years. Mark Wood and Jofra Archer are both fit and firing, while Joe Root enters the series as the No.1-ranked Test batter in the world. Young sensation Harry Brook adds flair and aggression, having scored 10 centuries in just 50 Test innings.

As the Ashes countdown continues, Broad’s bold remarks have undoubtedly reignited the traditional rivalry. Whether his prediction holds true or fuels Australia’s motivation remains to be seen — but one thing is certain: the 2025 Ashes is already crackling with intensity.

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