Cricket's oldest rivalry resumed with a bang on Friday with 19 wickets falling in a superb day's play at Perth

The England captain delivered a sensational display with the ball to ignite hopes of a famous Ashes victory in the first Test in Perth, but his strategy helped the tourists seize the moment on day one

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

Australia collapsed to 123-9 on day one of the first Ashes Test in Perth after England posted 172, with Ben Stokes taking five wickets as the Australian media slammed the hosts' batting performance

Australia captain Steve Smith is caught behind by England's Harry Brook at second slip for 17 as Australia fall to 30-3 on day one of the first Ashes Test in Perth.

The stand-in Australia captain gave a remarkably well-prepared answer to an ostensibly random question on the eve of the Ashes series

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Former England fast bowler Steven Finn explains why touring Australia as an England cricketer is an experience like no other.