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Ashes Phoney War: Jibes Fly Before Perth Test
18 Nov
Summary
- David Warner taunted Joe Root about his Ashes century drought in Australia.
- The West Australian newspaper called Ben Stokes 'Cocky Captain Complainer'.
- Stuart Broad labeled Australia's current Test team the 'worst since 2010'.
The "phoney war" ahead of the Ashes series is providing ample entertainment with a flurry of pre-match jibes and witty remarks. Former Australian opener David Warner initiated some banter, questioning Joe Root's away Ashes century record and his technique against Josh Hazlewood. England's Stuart Broad quickly retaliated on social media, challenging Warner's assessment.
The West Australian newspaper has also significantly contributed to the pre-series taunts. It labeled England captain Ben Stokes "Cocky Captain Complainer" and criticized the team's "Bazball" approach as "dopey." The publication also highlighted Joe Root's century-less away Ashes average, dubbing him "Average Joe."
Adding to the war of words, Stuart Broad declared the current Australian Test squad the "worst" since England's 2010-11 series victory, citing batting uncertainties and injury concerns. This comment drew a sharp response from former Australian bowler Ryan Harris, who dismissed Broad's claims as hype-building. As the cricket world anticipates the first ball, the verbal exchanges have certainly heightened the drama.
