Overview
- The former Australia spinner publicly predicted England will edge the series 3-2 and said the hosts will "get dusted" on home pitches.
- He endorsed Stuart Broad’s view that this is Australia’s weakest side since England’s 2010–11 triumph in Australia.
- O’Keefe highlighted fast bowlers Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue as a relentless threat with "no let-off."
- He argued flatter wickets would suit England’s attacking batters, singling out Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley.
- He framed the moment as the right timing under coach Brendon McCullum, noting England have not won a series in Australia since 2010–11, while acknowledging that selections, fitness and pitch preparation will ultimately decide the outcome.