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.

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.

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.

Mitchell Starc grabbed career-best figures in England's first innings, then pulled off a freakish effort at the start of the tourists' second dig.

Khawaja's disastrous absence from the field in Perth on Friday has been thrown into new light - and local supporters are furious.

As England's five-man bowling unit ran riot on the opening day at Perth, the thought occurred that they may never have had at their disposal a more threatening attack.

The hosts staggered to 123 for nine at stumps on the first day in Perth, still 49 runs behind England's 172, despite Mitchell Starc's career best figures of seven for 58.

Smith had gone for a series of big shots, but played and missed on several occasions, was struck on both his elbow and hand, and survived after a top edge before being dismissed.

LAWRENCE BOOTH IN PERTH: An electric display from England's five-man pace attack, led by five wickets for Ben Stokes , turned a thrilling opening day on its head.

The 2025-26 Ashes will be the 73rd instalment of the famous series. Cricket has changed tremendously in that time, and the players' partners now command plenty of the spotlight, too.