But no one said it would be that fast, just one day into this seismic Ashes series.A whirlwind day that went at 100mph, with bowlers almost as fast on the speed gun. Mitchell Starc led the way with a spectacular seven-wicket haul,

Veteran quick Mitchell Starc was in devastating form, taking a career-best 7-58. But by the close, Ben Stokes was bouncing through Australian batters — and then the celebrations of his England team-mates — to bag 5-23 himself to ensure the visitors sleep well ahead of tomorrow’s second day, when Australia will resume on 123 for nine.

Few sporting contests carry the history, drama and aura of the Ashes. Born from a mock newspaper obituary in 1882 and symbolized by a tiny urn, the rivalry between Australia and England has shaped more than a century of test cricket.

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England’s batters will have their work cut out – during the past five years, Australia has been the most difficult country in the world to face fast bowling. Despite this, the hosts might face something they’ve rarely encountered during this series: an England side that genuinely believes it can win Down Under.