Broad brands Australia’s team as their worst since 2010 as pre-Ashes barbs fly

Broad brands Australia’s team as their worst since 2010 as pre-Ashes barbs fly
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The pre-Ashes barbs continue to fly, with Stuart Broad saying that ­England will face “probably the worst ­Australian team since 2010” on tour this winter.

The former England bowler’s claim was in response to David Warner – an Ashes foe of Broad’s – predicting a 4-0 victory for the hosts. “If the captain [Pat Cummins] doesn’t play, they might win one game,” Warner said.

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