Sky Sports Cricket Podcast The Ashes: First Test review with Stuart Broad, who takes us inside the England dressing room after their two-day defeat!
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Nov 23, 2025 Stuart Broad, a former England fast bowler, provides a candid inside look at the emotional fallout from England's shocking two-day defeat in the first Ashes Test. He discusses the brilliance of Australian players like Head and Stark, despite England's tactics faltering. The conversation touches on mental resilience under pressure, soft dismissals, and the team's need for tactical adjustment. Broad also highlights how the group should prepare for the next match and the importance of maintaining morale despite challenges ahead in Brisbane.
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Eyes Closed Moment During Collapse
- Broad describes closing his eyes when Root was out, hoping it wasn't happening as four wickets fell in minutes.
- He calls that moment an emotional, almost physical reaction to sudden collapse.
Win Built On Individual Brilliance
- Broad views Australia's win as driven by two individual masterclasses rather than an all-round team performance.
- He highlights Mitchell Stark and Travis Head as match-winning outliers in that game.
Danger Of Driving Wide Of Length
- Driving outside off stump on Perth-like pitches is high risk due to extra bounce and tactical targeting.
- Broad says Australia deliberately bowled fuller and wider to induce those drives and nick-offs.