Travis Head Responds to Stuart Broad's 'Worst Australian Side' Comment After Ashes Victory

Australia's cricket team has once again showcased their dominance by winning the Ashes 2025 series against England. Following their recent victory, Travis Head humorously responded to Stuart Broad's earlier remarks about the Australian team being the 'worst side.' With Australia leading the series 3-0, they aim to continue their success in the upcoming matches. This article delves into the series highlights, Broad's controversial comments, and Head's witty comeback, making it a must-read for cricket fans.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 22, 2025, 14:15 IST

Australia Clinches Ashes 2025 Series

In a recent match, Australia's left-handed batsman Travis Head subtly criticized former England bowler Stuart Broad's comment about the 'worst Australian side' following Australia's triumph in the Ashes 2025 series. The Australian team secured an 82-run victory over England in the third Test held at the Adelaide Oval on December 21.

With this win, Australia extended their lead in the series to 3-0, having already won the first two Tests in Perth and Brisbane under the temporary captaincy of Steve Smith. Pat Cummins returned to lead the team in the pivotal Adelaide Test, where they dominated the Ben Stokes-led England side, ensuring an unassailable lead with two matches remaining in Melbourne and Sydney. This victory marked Australia's third consecutive retention of the Ashes urn.

Australia's Dominance in the Ashes

Since their defeat to England in 2015, Australia has consistently outperformed their rivals, successfully retaining the Ashes title three times in a row. Meanwhile, England has been unable to secure an Ashes series win for nearly a decade, struggling to break Australia's stronghold.

Stuart Broad's Controversial Remarks

The ongoing Ashes 2025 series has sparked significant discussion among fans and analysts, particularly regarding England's inability to match Australia's performance in the last three matches. Stuart Broad's comments made prior to the series have drawn attention, as he expressed confidence in England's chances of reclaiming the urn after a decade, labeling the Australian team as 'the worst side' since 2010.

Broad stated, "It’s probably the worst Australian team since 2010, when England last won, and it’s the best English team since then. That’s not an opinion, it’s a fact," during an appearance on his former teammate Jos Buttler's podcast, 'For The Love of Cricket.'

Travis Head's Response to Broad

After Australia's victory in the Ashes series, Travis Head took the opportunity to mock Stuart Broad's earlier remarks. He shared a photo on his Instagram story featuring himself and Australian captain Pat Cummins enjoying a drink in Adelaide, captioning it with, "Is it 2010 yet?"

Australia is set to continue their Ashes campaign against England in the fourth Test, scheduled for December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Upcoming Matches

Australia will aim to maintain their winning streak as they face England in the Boxing Day Test, further solidifying their dominance in the Ashes series.