Salman Butt criticizes Stuart Broad's comments on Pakistan ahead of Test series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:10 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Salman Butt responded to Stuart Broad's remarks calling Pakistan a 'poor team' ahead of their Test series at Headingley. Broad, who expressed confidence in England's chances, suggested a 3-0 series win was necessary. Butt countered by highlighting England's own struggles, particularly in Ashes series lost in Australia. He pointed out England's defeat to Pakistan in the recent past as he questioned Broad's judgement and urged a reflection on England's away performance. The ongoing three-match Test series between the teams began under cloudy conditions, adding to the competitive atmosphere.
- •Salman Butt criticized Stuart Broad for calling Pakistan a 'poor team'.
- •Stuart Broad expected England to win the series 3-0.
- •Butt referenced England's poor Ashes record in Australia.
- •The Test series between England and Pakistan is currently ongoing at Headingley.
- •Butt acknowledged Pakistan's need for improvement in their Test framework.
- 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — 'Why have England lost Ashes so many times?': Salman Butt accuses Stuart Broad of 'superiority complex' for calling Pakistan a 'poor team'
"Salman Butt lashed out at Stuart Broad for calling Pakistan a 'poor team', accusing him of a superiority complex and questioning England's Ashes record.
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