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The Ashes: England roar back on extraordinary opening day

Reaction from a breathless first day of the first Ashes Test in Perth. Simon Mann is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan, legendary Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath, and the BBC’s Chief Cricket Commentator Jonathan Agnew for reaction to an incredible first day of the 2025/26 Ashes. We also hear from Brydon Carse and the recovering Australia Test captain Pat Cummns – plus a stat attack from Andy Zaltzman.

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  The Ashes: John Aiken - from first-class cricketer to 'Married at First Si…

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  No Balls: The Finch Who Stole Christmas

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  The Ashes: Welcome to Adelaide!

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  Wood ruled out and Stokes throws down the gauntlet

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  Daily Ashes Quiz: Longest winless runs

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  The Ashes: Wounded Stokes says no place for weak men.

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  The Ashes: England on the brink in Brisbane

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  The Ashes: Wasteful England hand Australia the initiative at the Gabba

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  The Ashes: Root scores first hundred in Australia.

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  Stokes speaks to TMS as Cummins could return

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  Pope talks to TMS & Jacks in for Wood for Gabba Test

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  Glenn McGrath: “if England go to Adelaide 2-0 down it's game over”

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  Daily Ashes Quiz: Fastest scoring team

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  TMS Top 10: Ashes Characters

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  Joe Root: 'Ashes doesn't need pink-ball Test'

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  The Ashes: "Don't call us arrogant" says Stokes as England begin preparati…