Overview
- Glenn McGrath told BBC Radio 5 Live he is “very confident” Australia will complete a 5-0 whitewash in the 2025–26 Ashes series
- He cited Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon firing in home conditions as the foundation of his bold forecast
- McGrath acknowledged concerns over Australia’s unsettled top-three batting order and said England’s bowlers need to strengthen to mount a challenge
- He identified England’s top and middle order—especially Joe Root and Harry Brook—as the key matchup against Australia’s pace quartet and Lyon
- Former England bowler Stuart Broad responded on X with “It’s August!! At least let us land, Glenn!” underscoring the playful banter ahead of final preparations