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England's Best Ashes Chance in 15 Years: Steven Finn Predicts Series Win

Former England fast bowler Steven Finn believes this could be England's best opportunity to win an Ashes series in Australia in over a decade. He points to Australia's unsettled lineup and captain Pat Cummins' absence from the first Test as significant advantages for England. Finn specifically highlights Australia's challenges in fitting both all-rounders into the side and determining their top three batsmen. The 2010-11 Ashes winner even predicts a 3-2 series victory for England while acknowledging Cummins' absence is a blow for the overall competitiveness.

Key Points: Steven Finn Backs England for Ashes Victory in Australia

  • Finn predicts 3-2 series victory for England in Australia
  • Australia faces opening combination uncertainty ahead of first Test
  • Pat Cummins ruled out of opening match with back injury
  • England benefit from settled lineup while Australia faces selection challenges
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They have got their best chance in 15 years: Steven Finn backs England ahead of Ashes tour

Former England bowler Steven Finn predicts England's best Ashes chance in 15 years, citing Australia's unsettled lineup and Pat Cummins' absence as key advantages.

"England have got their best chance in 15 years - Steven Finn"

New Delhi, November 4

Former England fast bowler Steven Finn feels it could be England's best opportunity in over a decade to win an Ashes series on Australian soil, according to Sky Sports.

Finn was part of England's triumphant 2010-11 Ashes squad in Australia.

With questions still surrounding Australia's opening combination and skipper Pat Cummins ruled out of the opening Test, Finn thinks England have a real chance to capitalise and bring the Ashes home.

"England have got their best chance in 15 years," Finn said, as quoted from Sky Sports.

"They have a relatively settled line-up, which lends itself to consistency - exactly what you need in an Ashes series," he added.

"There's a bit of turbulence in Australia too, with a more unsettled line-up than they've had in the past 15 years. They've got challenges fitting both all-rounders - Beau Webster and Cam Green - into the side," he noted.

"Figuring out their top three is one of Australia's biggest question marks heading into the series," Finn said.

"I'm going to err on the positive side and predict a 3-2 series win for England," he added.

Steve Smith has been appointed as Australia's captain for the first Test in Perth, filling the void left by Pat Cummins, who has been sidelined with a back injury. Cummins is working towards a timely recovery, with the aim of rejoining the team later in the series. Finn, has expressed his desire for Cummins' return, citing its potential benefits for the overall competitiveness of the series.

"It's a blow for the series," Finn added, as quoted from Sky Sports.

"Even though we want England to win, you want the best players involved," he added.

"I love watching Cummins bowl, and it's a real shame he won't be fit for the first Test, at the very least," he noted.

"It's good news for England because he's an amazing bowler, but not great for the series - you want to see the best out there," he said.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finn makes valid points but I feel he's being too optimistic. Australian conditions are brutal for visiting teams. Remember how our Indian team struggled there initially? England will need more than just Australia's "turbulence" to win.
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Arjun K
Respect to Finn for wanting Cummins to return for the series' competitiveness. That's true sportsmanship! As an Indian, I just want to see good cricket. May the better team win! 🏏✨
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Sarah B
Living in Mumbai but originally from UK - this Ashes prediction has me excited! Finn knows what he's talking about, being part of that 2010-11 winning squad. England's batting looks solid, but Australian pace attack even without Cummins is formidable.
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Vikram M
Honestly, I think Finn is underestimating Australia's bench strength. They always find someone to step up. Remember when we thought India had advantage in last Border-Gavaskar and then Australia surprised everyone? Same story different series!
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Michael C
As someone who's watched cricket across three continents, I appreciate Finn's balanced perspective. Wanting the best players to play shows he cares about the game's quality, not just his team winning. That's the spirit cricket needs more of!

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