Australia cricketer fumes over Usman Khawaja blunder in first Test – ‘beyond a joke’ - England were dismissed for just 172 in their first innings after winning the toss and electing to bat first in Pe

The first day of the opening Ashes Test saw 19 wickets falling down as pacers dominated the proceedings at the Perth Stadium. Former Indian players, including Ravi Ashwin and Aakash Chopra, took a dig at the Perth curators for the outcome of the opening day.

The ground is hosting its first Ashes Test but will replicate the pace and bounce that made the WACA, across the Swan River, so feared

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has pointed out the clear double standards in Test cricket after the first day of the Perth Test of the Ashes series saw 19 wickets fall with England being bundled out for 172 in just 33 overs. Australia were then left reeling at 123/9 in 39 overs.

Overview A whopping 19 wickets fell on the first day of the Ashes 2025/26 between Australia and England Aakash Chopra took to X and criticised the pitch and even questioned the hypocrisy of selective criticism He wondered why only subcontinent pitches get criticism,

An astonishing day in Perth saw 19 wickets fall as batters crumpled in the face of breathless pace on the quickest track in world cricket

Australia closed on 123-9 in reply to England being dismissed for 172 in a dramatic start to the Ashes; Ben Stokes took a five-for to lead the tourists fightback; England have not won a Test in Austra

The Ashes return to Australia after 2.5 years, with England seeking dominance and Australia defending their crown. The Perth opener promises thrilling cricket. Will the weather hold a surprise twist?

All-rounder Beau Webster will warm the bench as Cameron Green has been picked ahead of him for the first Test of the Ashes 2025-26.