Glenn McGrath predicted a 5-0 Ashes sweep for Australia, citing England's batting weaknesses exposed during their recent series against India. He anticipated Australia's strong pace attack, led by Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, and Lyon, will dominate England's top order, particularly Root and Brook. McGrath acknowledged Australia's top-order concerns but believed England's bowling needs improvement to compete effectively in Australian conditions.
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