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Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey shrugged off former England pacer Stuart Broad's 'worst Australian team' comment. A couple of weeks ago, ex-Australia opener David Warner predicted that the hosts will beat the English team by 4-0 margin in the Ashes and the visiting side will be playing for moral victory only. Replying to Warner, Broad said that the current Aussie side is the worst since the Ashes 2010, when England won their last Test series Down Under.
"You wouldn’t be outlandish in thinking – it’s actually not an opinion, it’s a fact – it’s probably the worst Australian team since 2010 when England last won. And it’s the best English team since 2010,” said Broad on his podcast 'For The Love Of Cricket'. Reacting to Broad's comment, Carey, while speaking to the media, remarked, "No comment, is that what he said, did he? I guess we will wait and see. All the guys have played against Stuart in the past and we know how big a competitor he is and how much he’s done for Test cricket."
Carey also said that Australia can tackle any upcoming challenge, riding on past experiences, incredible leadership, and players. "I think internally the boys don’t think they are written off. I just think this group has been able to overcome any challenge that has come their way. And that is through experience, great leadership, amazing players. Some of Australia’s greatest Test players are in this Test team at the moment," added the 34-year-old Aussie.
Alex Carey's performance in the Ashes
Alex Carey has played 10 Tests in the Ashes, in which he has scored 383 runs in 18 innings. This year, he looked in fine touch as he has amassed 476 runs in 11 innings of seven Tests. His responsibility will be to strengthen Australia's middle-order in the distinguished tournament, set to be played from November 21.
In the opening Test at the Optus Stadium, Australian captain Pat Cummins, who is yet to recover from his back injury, won't feature in the playing XI. In the 32-year-old's absence, veteran Steven Smith will handle the reins of the team.
