with The Ashes 2025-26 With just weeks away, anticipation is building for what promises to be another blockbuster chapter in cricket’s oldest rivalry. The five-Test series, starting on November 21 in Perth, has already sparked intense debate among fans and experts over which side has the upper hand. Former England spinner adding his voice to the growing list of predictions graeme swann have shared a bold scoreline that will surely excite England supporters and raise eyebrows in Australian circles.
Graeme Swann predicts the result of Ashes 2025-26
Swann, one of England’s greatest modern spinners and a key figure in their successful 2009 and 2010–11 Ashes campaigns, believes the upcoming series will be full of drama and decisive results. Unlike previous tours, where the series was shaped by the occasional draw, Swann expects each Test to produce a clear winner.
His prediction hints at an intense, high-risk performance – something that matches perfectly with England’s adventurous ‘baseball’ philosophy. ben stokes And Brendon McCullumSwann’s confidence in England’s ability to beat the hosts also reflects his aggressive approach and his belief in improved mental toughness on overseas tours,
“I think every game will have a result and I think England will win it 3-2.” Swann said as quoted by Metro.co.uk.
England have traditionally struggled in Australia, failing to win an Ashes series since 2010–11. Their recent tours have been particularly difficult, including a 4-0 defeat in 2021-22. However, Swann suggests that the current team’s fearless, positive mindset could make the difference this time.
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Teams have finalized the line-ups ahead of the Perth Test
Ahead of the Perth Test, both teams have confirmed their squads, with Australia announcing their eleven and England announcing their 12-man squad. Australia has handed over Test debut Jake Weatherald And Brendan Doggett-Ready to be weathered Usman KhawajaSeventh opening partner from 2022 onwards, while Doggett joins Mitchell Starc And Scott Boland As the third seamer.
For England, Ollie Pope Retains the number 3 position after scoring 100 and 90 in the warm-up match, and mark wood He has been declared fit after suffering hamstring pain. young spinner Shoaib Bashir Has also been included in the squad. England have retained all four fast bowlers – Wood, on a grass pitch in Perth that is expected to favor fast bowlers. Joffra Archer, Brydon CarseAnd Gus Atkinson– Available as part of their seam-heavy approach.
