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David Warner’s war jibe will spur England on — Broad
Australian batsman David Warner likening the Ashes to a "war" would serve to motivate England, the visitors’ paceman Stuart Broad said, as the teams gear up for a five-match series that begins on November 23. Warner made the comparison recently, in a clarion call to summon "hatred" towards England that drew a mixed response from former players and pundits. Broad, 31, and no stranger to Ashes controversy having been constantly heckled during the 2013-14 series, said the Australian’s words could fuel England’s bid to retain the urn. "It is a common theme that ex-Australian players and Australia players are quite vocal in the media," Broad told Sky Sports. "It is just one of the tactics they use… he’s already talked about the Ashes being like a war for him and we can use that to help us." Broad, who became England’s second-highest wicket-taker in 2017, said the team were completely focused on preparations for the series. "The Ashes tour is the biggest one you can go on," he said. "We’r...
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