ASHES 2023

'Kuch jyada he optimistic hai McGrath Bhai to' - Fans react to Bazball 'fan' Glenn McGrath's bold prediction for Ashes 

Glenn McGrath admitted that he is a fan of England's 'baseball' approach backed Australia to defeat the English squad 5-0.

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The 2023-25 ​​World Test Championship (WTC) cycle kicks off with a encounter between two bitter rivals who will face each other in the iconic Ashes series. The Pat Cummins-led Australia, who recently became Test Champions by defeating India in the final of WTC 2023, will take on England in the much-anticipated Test series, which begins on June 16.

England will host Australia at Edgbaston for the first Test of the five-match series and ahead of that, several former cricketers experts have come out with their predictions and analysis on the series. The latest to join the list is former Australian pacer Glenn McGrath who made a bold prediction in favor of his country. The legendary cricketer admitted that he is a fan of England's 'baseball' approach backed Australia to defeat the English squad 5-0.

“I am a fan of England’s Bazball approach. To express yourself, being positive and playing your shots with an aggressive mindset to get on top of the bowlers is impressive. But my prediction is 5-0 in favour of Australia.”

WTC final win gives Australia a lot of confidence: McGrath

McGrath feels Australia will have the edge going into the Ashes after beating India in the WTC final. "It (WTC) was a perfect lead-up for Australia into the Ashes, gives them a lot of confidence and to play in the conditions. So, I think they are in a good spot," he said.

On the other hand, Ben Stokes and Co will come into the high-voltage red-ball series on the back of a dominant win against Ireland at home. England has been playing an aggressive game under head coach Brendon McCullum, and their captain has guaranteed supporters that the Ashes would be entertaining.

"I've been really impressed with the way England have been playing, but this Australian team is different with a great bowling attack and quality batters. It's going to be an incredible contest. The first Test is massively important. I can see every Test going down to the wire, with Australia just winning every game. I'm sure people want me to say 5-0, so I will not disappoint them," McGrath added.

Here's how fans reacted to Glenn McGrath's prediction: 

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