McGrath Predicts Australia 5-0 Ashes Whitewash Against England

Glenn McGrath, the legendary Australian fast bowler, has confidently predicted a 5-0 whitewash by Australia over England in the upcoming 2025-26 Ashes series, continuing his tradition of bold forecasts. McGrath cites Australia's strong bowling lineup featuring Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon, combined with England's long-standing struggles in Australia, as key factors supporting his prediction. England have not won a Test match in Australia since 2011 and have not secured an Ashes series victory there since 2010-11. Despite some concerns about Australia's unsettled batting top order, McGrath believes the decisive battles will be between England's top and middle order batsmen, notably Joe Root and Harry Brook, and the Australian bowlers. Root, in particular, is highlighted as a player under pressure to perform, having never scored a century in Australia despite good form. The Ashes series, running from November to January, will test England's aggressive "Bazball" approach under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, who recently returned from injury.