Cummins backs Warner to come good against Ashes nemesis Broad

Australia captain Pat Cummins said June 15 that England will face a “more aggressive” David Warner in this year’s Ashes compared to the opener who struggled for runs during the 2019 series.

Australia captain Pat Cummins said June 15 that England will face a "more aggressive" David Warner in this year's Ashes compared to the opener who struggled for runs during the 2019 series.

Four years ago, Warner averaged a meagre 9.50 in 10 innings.

The now 36-year-old was also dismissed seven times by veteran England bowler Stuart Broad during a campaign that ended 2-2, with the pair set to be in opposition again when the first Test of a five-match series starts at Edgbaston on Friday.

"Davey, I know will have all his plans in place," Cummins told a pre-match press conference.

"I'm sure you'll see a bit more of an aggressive Davey than perhaps in 2019, and he's itching to get out there and have another chance at it."

Broad has been named in England's XI for Edgbaston, with captain Ben Stokes saying he would be "lying" if he denied the seamer's record against Warner had played a part in his selection.

England are bidding to win a first Ashes series since 2015, while Australia are aiming to end a 22-year wait for an away campaign win over their oldest rivals.