The tourists collapsed to a famous Ashes defeat in the first Test in Perth on Saturday, with a 69-ball century from Travis Head and a catastrophic afternoon batting session – in which England lost four wickets for just 11 runs – helping Australia complete a remarkable turnaround inside two days.

Travis Head’s fearless call to volunteer as Australia’s Test opener parlayed into a breathtaking and matchwinning century that will force selectors to strongly consider ending Usman Khawaja’s Test career by continuing the experiment for the remainder of the Ashes.

England has taken a 40-run first-innings lead after dismissing Australia for 132 early on the second morning of the Ashes cricket series.

There are some players in the opposition that just haunt you for years to come, as a fan or as a player. Who was that England player that the Aussies still recall, perhaps with a shudder? The defeat in the famous 2005 Ashes seems to be at the top of the head of several current Australian players: Mitchell Starc,

The first Test of the 2025/26 Ashes is already over, with England suffering an embarrassing defeat inside two days. Fans with tickets for day three, four and five in Perth were left disappointed

Australia needed a volunteer to replace an injured opening batter in a tough situation. Travis Head stepped up and delivered an unforgettable performance.

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