First time since 19th century: Ancient records tumble in Ashes as 121-year-old ghost returns to haunt England

Australia’s eight-wicket victory over England in Perth was more than a statement win to open the first Ashes Test — it produced a statistical earthquake, delivering three feats not seen…

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The incredible story behind Travis Head opening: Pat Cummins’ idea, coach agrees, Smith says, ‘Go for your life’

Australia's injured captain Pat Cummins floated in the idea of trying out a new opening combination, Travis Head put his hand up, head coach Andrew McDonald agreed and stand-in skipper…

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Ben Stokes ‘shell-shocked’ by Travis Head’s 69-ball century: ‘He went like a train and took the wind out of us’

England captain Ben Stokes admitted he was left “a little bit shell-shocked” after a blistering 69-ball century from makeshift opener Travis Head propelled Australia to an eight-wicket victory in a…

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Rishabh Pant’s tactics shredded on debut as skipper, ‘modern-day captaincy’ asked to be revised: ‘What’s the plan?’

India had a new Test captain lead them out onto the field as Rishabh Pant took over the reins in Shubman Gill’s absence. There was bound to be a lot…

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Mitchell Starc creates havoc with historic 10-for in Perth: Does what no other Aussie bowler has done in 35 years

Mitchell Starc has turned the first Ashes Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth into his playground. In the second innings of the match, he completed a ten-wicket haul in…

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Shreyas Iyer asked not to put too much strain on his body after scary injury, to be sidelined till IPL: Report

After sustaining a brutal and threatening rib injury after a brave piece of fielding in the ODI series against Australia, Shreyas Iyer was hospitalised and sidelined from competition as he…

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Stuart Broad cannot watch while Matthew Hayden explodes as Joe Root gets blown away by Mitchell Starc

England’s second innings in Perth was balanced on a knife-edge when Mitchell Starc went full at Joe Root. England were four down, the lead still fragile, and their most reliable…

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