Those travelling supporters indulging in one too many on an intoxicating opening day of the Ashes were offered the perfect hangover remedy on the second morning.

Nineteen wickets fell on a rollercoaster opening day of the first Ashes Test, with Australia going from the penthouse to the outhouse as their batting was left in complete disarray by the tourists.

LAWRENCE BOOTH IN PERTH: The manner of England's surrender has reignited doubts about their ability to think on their feet. And those doubts were not assuaged by McCullum's response.

The West Australian has once again mocked Joe Root and England after Ben Stokes' side fell to a dramatic eight-wicket defeat on the second day of the opening Ashes Test in Perth.

Cricket fans around the world were left scratching their heads at why play in the first Ashes Test in Perth started at 10:20am in Australia.

Crawley, who has now played 60 Tests for an average of 30.96, made zero twice in Perth, contributing to England's thrashing down under after they had put themselves in a commanding position.

Michael Vaughan has issued a warning to Ben Stokes' side, claiming England fans 'could turn on the tourists if they keep making the same mistakes'.

With another whirlwind hundred, the second fastest in Ashes history, Travis Head was the toast of Australia at a raucous Perth Stadium as he out-Bazballed the Bazballers.

Nathan Lyon has revealed the sensational moment Travis Head stuck his hand up to open for Australia during their second innings in Perth.

RICHARD GIBSON IN PERTH: The crack for four from Zak Crawley's bat that opened the previous Ashes took on almost mythical status, as if the elixir to England's eternal batting woes in Australia.

Fears are mounting that Josh Hazlewood's hamstring injury could be worse than first feared, with rumours mounting that the Aussie fast bowler could be set to miss the entire Ashes series.