England humbled by Australia in 1st Ashes Test
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Travis Head's century leads Australia to an 8-wicket victory over England in Ashes series opener
Travis Head has dominated England's pace bowlers with a stunning century to guide Australia to an eight-wicket win with three days to spare in the Ashes series opener.
Travis Head reaches a sensational 100* off just 69 balls, marking the second-fastest century in Ashes history, joint fastest by an opener in all Tests, and the quickest ever in a fourth-innings chase.
Geoffrey Boycott tore into England after the Ben Stokes-led side lost the opening Ashes Test inside two days in Perth.
Here’s how to watch the 1st Test match on TV and live stream. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.
Australia wrapped up a dominant eight-wicket victory over England inside two days in a dramatic Ashes clash marked by batting collapses, fiery bowling spells, and a rapid finish that stunned fans worl
Ben Duckett narrowly escaped an LBW dismissal right before lunch, successfully overturning the decision on review, just moments after copping a painful blow to his forearm. | Cricket
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.
Michael Vaughan sees ‘scars’ on Australia batters as England fight back in Ashes - Former Australia coach Justin Langer called visiting captain Ben Stokes ‘a fit-and-strong freak’.