Overview

• At a Parramatta launch, David Warner predicted a 4-0 series win for Australia and said England were playing for a 'moral victory'.
• Stuart Broad, speaking on the Love of Cricket podcast, said Australia have their weakest Ashes team since 2010 and England their strongest since then.
• Broad argued the greater pressure sits with Australia because they are expected to win at home.
• Pre-series analysis highlights Australian selection and fitness questions, including who opens with Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne’s form at No. 3, and captain Pat Cummins’ workload after a back injury.
• The first Test is scheduled to begin on November 21 at Optus Stadium in Perth.