Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Brad Haddin feels that England’s want of taking part in on flat and quick wickets for the five-match Ashes collection may backfire. With the primary Test set to start on Friday, June 16, England captain Ben Stokes declared he needed “fast, flat wickets” for the Ashes to assist England’s aggressive mentality. Under the management of head coach Brendon McCullum and Stokes, England have been a revelation in Test cricket, profitable 11 of their 14 Tests. However, Haddin feels that Australia may win 5-0 if the pitches are ready as per Stokes’ liking.

“What I find interesting with the 5-0, and it could happen, England want wickets that are nice and flat so it comes onto the bat. I think the only they can win it is if they get overhead conditions and a bit of life in the wicket. If they get the wickets they they’re after, I think Australia can win 5-0,” Haddin told Fox Sports.

Last week, legendary Australia captain Ricky Ponting additionally echoed the identical sentiments.

“If (England) have the flatter wickets with the smaller boundaries, it might just backfire on the bowling group. (Stuart) Broad, (James) Anderson and (Ollie) Robinson are going to want pitches that offer them something. If they don’t, let’s see how they go against the Aussie batters,” Ponting had mentioned.

Prior to the primary Test in Edgbaston, England had demolished Ireland by 10 wickets in a one-off Test at Lord’s earlier this month.

Meanwhile, Australia are contemporary from being topped the world Test champions, following their win over India within the WTC Final.

Notably, England have not retained the Ashes trophy since 2013, whereas their final triumph got here on residence soil in 2015.