Five-wicket Stokes leads England fightback on breathless day one of Ashes
Ben Stokes’ five-wicket haul led a stirring fightback from England’s all-pace bowling attack after the tourists were skittled for just 172 by a Mitchell Starc-inspired Australia on a breathless, 19-wicket opening day of The Ashes series in Perth.
England’s batting collapse, Stokes’ heroics and Australia ‘rattled’? | Ashes day one review
Sky Sports’ Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain review day one of the first Ashes Test as Mitchell Starc and Ben Stokes starred and 19 wickets fell.
Stokes inspires England fightback in captivating Ashes opener
England’s fast bowlers sensationally rip through Australia on an electrifying opening day of the Ashes as 19 wickets fall in Perth.
‘As good as I’ve seen’ – Vaughan hails England attack
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he “would not want to face this attack on this pitch” after the all-pace bowling line-up reduced Australia to 123-9 on day one of the first Ashes Test.
Palmer fractures toe by stubbing it on door
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer will be out for another week as he fractures his toe by stubbing it on a door at night.
Norris tops session disrupted by manhole problem
Lando Norris is fastest in a second practice session at the Las Vegas Grand Prix interrupted and then curtailed by a suspected loose manhole cover.
England fight back as 19 wickets fall on incredible Ashes first day
Captain Ben Stokes took five wickets as England’s fast bowlers sensationally tore into Australia on an electrifying opening day of the Ashes.
Pundits’ Ashes predictions: Who wins – and will tempers flare?
After all the talk, it is almost time for The Ashes.
England’s best chance in a generation? Stokes’ side chasing Ashes history
In the past 50 years, no Englishman has achieved what captain Ben Stokes has been tasked with over the coming months – regaining the Ashes in Australia.
‘I’m a better, stronger person’ – Jones on rebuilding from ‘tough time’ at Saints
“It was a tough time but it was a learning curve for me and I’m a better, stronger person, a better manager for that experience.”