Stuart Broad predicts England whitewash over Pakistan in Test series
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:29 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 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.
- 7:29 AMYahoo Sports — 'Pakistan a poor side': Former England great delivers blunt verdict
- 7:32 AMYahoo Sports — 'They are a poor side': Stuart Broad dishes out ultimate insult to Pakistan, predicts whitewash in favour of England
"Stuart Broad called Pakistan a poor side and expects England to win the series. Pakistan's batting struggled, being bowled out for 171 on the first day. England then took a significant first-innings lead of 195 runs. Several England batters scored half-centuries, with Harry Brook narrowly missing a century. Broad's comments add pressure on Pakistan to recover in the ongoing contest.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 7:29 AM'Pakistan a poor side': Former England great delivers blunt verdict
Stuart Broad called Pakistan a poor side and expects England to win the series. Pakistan's batting struggled, being bowled out for 171 on the first day. England then took a significant first-innings lead of 195 runs. Several England batters scored half-centuries, with Harry Brook narrowly missing a century. Broad's comments add pressure on Pakistan to recover in the ongoing contest.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 7:32 AM'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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