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Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has offered insights into the upcoming 2025-26 Ashes series, highlighting Australia's formidable bowling lineup. Speaking on the Beyond23 Cricket Podcast, Sharma emphasized the challenge England will face against Australia's fast bowlers, particularly Scott Boland. The five-match series will be crucial in the ICC World Test Championship, starting in November 2025 at Perth's Optus Stadium. Australia enters the series as defending Ashes champions, having won in 2021-22 and drawn in 2023.

Key Points: Rohit Sharma Predicts Tough Ashes Battle for England in Australia

  • Sharma highlights Australia's potent fast bowling attack
  • Boland identified as most challenging bowler
  • 2025-26 Ashes to be part of ICC World Test Championship
  • Series starts November 2025 in Perth
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Rohit Sharma believes Australia will give England a tough time in Ashes 2025

Indian captain Rohit Sharma analyzes Australia's cricket strength and predicts challenging Ashes series against England in 2025-26

"I feel Australia will give England a tough time. Yeah, absolutely. - Rohit Sharma"

New Delhi April 16

Indian captain Rohit Sharma believed that Australia will give England a tough time in the next Ashes series in November this year.

On Beyond23 Cricket Podcast, Sharma highlighted the strength of Australia's bowling attack, particularly their fast bowlers, and emphasised the importance of keeping those bowlers fit throughout the series..

"I feel Australia will give England a tough time. Yeah, absolutely. I mean, Aussies, they know how to play in their conditions. And, you know, some of their guys are in great form. The bowlers, obviously, you know, you can't, if you can't get past the three quicks that they have, it's going to be really, really tough. And what will be a challenge for Australia is to make sure that these three quicks are- Stay fit," Rohit Sharma said while speaking on Michael Clarke's YouTube channel, Beyond23 Cricket Podcast.

Sharma also said that Boland was the most difficult Australian bowler to face, due to his consistent line and length, with very little width or full balls.

"Boland, in those conditions, was the toughest to face. I mean, we checked his pitch map. And we wanted to see where we can score runs off him. 90% of it was just there and there about. No width, no full balls. Maybe a few but not many," he added.

The 2025-26 Ashes series will be played between November 2025 and January 2026 in Australia. The five-match series will form part of the 2025-2027 ICC World Test Championship.

Australia are the defending holders of the Ashes going into the series, having won in 2021-22 and drawn in 2023. The series will start from 21st November 2025 at the Optus Stadium, Perth.

- ANI

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James K.
Rohit makes some great points here! Australia's pace attack is absolutely lethal at home. Can't wait to see Starc, Cummins and Hazlewood in action again. England better bring their A-game! 🔥
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Sarah M.
Interesting perspective from Rohit. I think people are underestimating England though - their Bazball approach could surprise Australia if they can adapt to the conditions quickly.
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Rajiv P.
Boland is such an underrated bowler! His accuracy is insane. I remember watching him against India and he barely gave anything away. England's top order will have their work cut out.
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Emma T.
While I respect Rohit's opinion, I think he's overlooking England's recent improvements. Their batting depth has gotten much better and they've shown they can handle pace well. The series might be closer than expected!
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Alex B.
Perth as the first Test is going to be brutal for England. That pitch plus Australia's pace attack? Oof. Might set the tone for the whole series.
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Priya N.
Love hearing insights from players across teams about rivalries like this. Rohit's analysis is always so spot on. The fitness point is crucial - remember when Australia's bowlers broke down last time? Changed the whole dynamic.

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