Seven weeks out from the first Test at Edgbaston,the England veteran has fired the first shot across Australia’s bow with his bizarre claim.
In a lengthy interview,he also predicted Australia will not know how to react to England’s up-tempo style and thatthe visitors’ batters could struggle.
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Broad’s comments come after England were comprehensively beaten in four of the five Tests in 2021-22,with only wet weather in Sydney saving them from a third series whitewash in 15 years.
But regardless,Broad said the fact England had to endure a quarantine period and the teams spent part of the tour in a bubble meant it was not a true contest.
“Nothing was harsher than the last Ashes series,” Broad told England’sDaily Mail.
“But in my mind I don’t class that as a real Ashes.