Ashes 2010-11: An excellent series to benchmark England and Australia, as the combined averages for the top 7 batters and the best 5 bowlers starting the first test on each team were very similar. The teams have never been closer in quality since then, until now. #Ashes2025

Was Stuart Broad correct to call this Australian side the worst since 2010-11?

No. Statistically, the Australian XI for Perth is weaker than last time, but better than 2013, 2013/14 & 2019.

This England team looks similar (on paper) to 2010-11.

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