Former England bowler Stuart Broad hit back at ex-Australian opener David Warner’s “moral victory” jab at the English side ahead of the Ashes series Down Under starting from September 19, pointing out that the battle is between “the worst Australian team since 2010” and the “best England team since 2010”.

Broad was speaking during the ‘Love for Cricket’ podcast, which he co-hosts with England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler. Earlier, Warner had expressed supreme confidence in Australia’s chances, making bold predictions for the series outcome, depending on the availability of captain Pat Cummins, who has been battling a back stress problem.

“If Cummo (Pat Cummins) is not there, I think Australia win 3-1. If Cummo is there, it’s 4-0,” Warner said, as quoted by The Sydney Morning Herald. “

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