Stuart Broad predicts England whitewash over Pakistan in Test series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 7:32 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Stuart Broad has labeled Pakistan a 'poor side' ahead of the Test series against England, which begins this week at Headingley. He forecasts a 3-0 whitewash in favor of the hosts, citing England's strong bowling potential. Pakistan's chances are further diminished by the absence of captain Babar Azam, ruled out due to an injury sustained during a warm-up match. This series represents a new chapter for England, with Joe Root returning as captain and Marcus Trescothick interim coach. The teams are at the bottom of the World Test Championship standings, with England in seventh and Pakistan in eighth.
- •Stuart Broad predicts a 3-0 victory for England over Pakistan.
- •Babar Azam is ruled out of the first Test due to injury.
- •England has lost seven of their last nine Tests.
- •Joe Root returns as captain for England.
- •The Test series starts this week at Headingley.
- 7:32 AMYahoo Sports — 'They are a poor side': Stuart Broad dishes out ultimate insult to Pakistan, predicts whitewash in favour of England
"Pakistan might be coming off a sweet win over the Windies, but for former English legend Stuart Broad, the visitors are still the underdogs, and he wasn't hesitant to dish out an insult.
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