England's chances of regaining the Ashes are slipping away, with James Anderson now believing that Australia is likely to retain the series.
Anderson said that the current Australian team is their "weakest" in 15 years. The English bowler and his former teammate Stuart Broad agree that England has a significantly weaker side this time around. However, even with their weakened lineup, they still have a good bowling attack.
There are question marks over certain members of Australia's batting line-up, making it difficult to predict how the team will perform. Anderson stated that there is "quality" in their batting and bowling despite the injury to Pat Cummins and other concerns.
Anderson said that the current Australian team is their "weakest" in 15 years. The English bowler and his former teammate Stuart Broad agree that England has a significantly weaker side this time around. However, even with their weakened lineup, they still have a good bowling attack.
There are question marks over certain members of Australia's batting line-up, making it difficult to predict how the team will perform. Anderson stated that there is "quality" in their batting and bowling despite the injury to Pat Cummins and other concerns.
... England's got a tough road ahead of 'em, especially with their bowling attack being one of the strongest sides. But Australia's not exactly blowing anyone away either 
... I mean, they've got some decent batsmen and a solid squad, but it's true that Pat Cummins' injury is a big blow.
... maybe he's just trying to psyche them out? And what with the Aussie batting line-up all over the shop, I think England might be more of a dark horse in this series 
. Plus, their bowlers are always up for a challenge, so it's gonna be fun to watch 
... but yeah, Australia's still got my money on 'em 
this is getting serious! I mean, England was always gonna be a tough nut to crack but now they're just not looking strong enough. 15 years without a win? What's going on?! 
Broad is right too, their team does look weaker and I don't think they can rely on the bowlers alone this time around. But you know what really gets me? The Aussies are actually saying that about themselves! 
Like, who needs that kind of negativity in sports? Can't just say 'we're gonna win' without having a clue? 
i mean dont get me wrong england's got some fire bowlers but australian team right now looks super solid they're not gonna get blown away 4/5 times in a row its hard to keep winning when you lose your best player pat cummins what's their backup plan tho? and australia's batting line up is like "meh" atm james anderson thinks so too i dunno about you guys but i'm putting my money on aus
. I mean, they've got a weaker side this time around and Australia's current team is definitely their weakest in 15 years 
. And let's be real, Australia's batting line-up has some question marks over it - I mean, Pat Cummins is out and that's a big loss 
. It'll be interesting to see how they match up against Australia! 
. They've been playing catch-up for so long, I'm not sure they can get back on top. Australia's team this year just seems too strong, especially with that quality batting and bowling. I mean, James Anderson saying it's their weakest side in 15 years? That's a serious warning sign 
. And yeah, England's bowlers are still super skilled, but they need more than just talent to take down the Aussies 
. The fact that Stuart Broad is saying the same thing as Anderson... it's not looking good 
. Maybe they can pull off an upset or two, but I think the Ashes series is slipping away from them now 
, you know the one with the crispy batter and all. I'm not even a huge cricket fan but watching some of the highlights from last year's series was actually pretty intense! 
I mean, James Anderson is like a legend on the pitch, no doubt about it! 
But anyway, back to this Ashes thing... I think what really matters is how well England can adapt to playing away from home. Those Aussie conditions can be tough, especially for bowlers 
but now it seems like australia's got the upper hand 
james andrews saying they've got a weaker team is kinda harsh but at the same time makes sense, their squad doesn't look as solid as in previous years. still, aussies have some quality batsmen on paper - will it be enough to carry them through? i'm intrigued by pat cummins' injury - that's gotta be tough for the team and now it's even harder to predict how they'll do 
. It's all about adapting to new circumstances and being prepared for anything that comes our way 
. And let's not forget, even with their 'weakest' lineup, they're still a force to be reckoned with 
. Sometimes it's okay to not have everything figured out, just roll with the punches and see what happens 
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. I love how honest he's being - no sugarcoating there! The Aussies are looking solid despite some injury worries, but they're not going to go down without a fight 
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. They need someone to step up and lead the charge, you know? Otherwise, it's gonna be tough for them to compete with the Aussies' bowling attack 
️. Still, I've got faith in the Poms - they'll give it a good go, even if things don't quite work out 
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. I'm not saying it's gonna be easy to win, but I think they've got a shot if they can string together a few good performances.
. I mean, James Anderson saying that Australia is likely to retain it? That's gotta be tough for the English team 
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. I mean, if Pat Cummins is out, you'd expect Australia to lose some momentum, but instead, they seem to be adapting and finding a way to win without him 
! but seriously, james andrews saying australia's got a weaker side now? i think he's being a bit harsh 
️. i'm still gonna put my money on australia winning the series though 
. they've just got too much quality for me 
They gotta be worried about their batting lineup, esp with Pat Cummins out injured 
. Now it's like they're just patching together a team with different players here and there... does anyone really know what their strategy is? 
. I mean, they've got a decent bowler like Anderson but their batsmen just can't seem to get going 