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England bowling versatile enough to win Ashes: Broad

Stuart-BroadMelbourne, Aug 25 : Fast bowler Stuart Broad is certain that England’s bowling attack is versatile enough to take wickets in Australia.

England fast bowlers have been accused of taking wickets in swing-friendly conditions that have prevailed during their ongoing series with Pakistan.

Speaking after a four-wicket win at The Oval, Pakistan captain Salman Butt had questioned whether England’s bowlers would succeed in Australia.

“We have no fear going to Australia, and we certainly have the skills necessary to go and win the Ashes over there. We are very confident in our attack,” said Broad.

Commenting on Australia captain Ricky Ponting swipe that his side can inflict another 5-0 humiliation upon England, Broad said: “We’re all very confident in what we do. We have the best spinner in the world in Graeme Swann and some very skillful seamers too.”

“Everyone will have an opinion on the Ashes, because it is such a huge series. But what opposition players and opposition captains say has no impact on us and what we are going to do,” The Herald Sun quoted Broad, as saying. (ANI)


Hulk determined to win over Brazil fans

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Spain retains UEFA Under-21 crown

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Sri Lankans will target Indian bowling: Jayasuriya

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Champions Tropny semifinals: England put South Africa in to bat

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Mahindra's Locatelli takes double win at Misano

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Gill leads APRC field by 12 minutes

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