TMS Daily Debrief: 1st Test – Day 1
Join former England left-arm spinner Alex Hartley, legendary Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath, and cricket statistician Andy Zaltzman as they break down an extraordinary opening day of the Ashes.
England’s bold decision to bat first, Mitchell Starc’s stunning 7-for, Ben Stokes’ rapid five-wicket haul, and a record-breaking 19 wickets in a single day – this was cricket at its most unpredictable. From tactical missteps to standout performances, we cover every twist and stat that made Day 1 unforgettable.
Follow every ball of the Ashes on the BBC Sport app, iPlayer and Sounds.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro & Toss Surprise
00:32 England’s Aggressive Start
01:17 Mitchell Starc’s Heroics
02:26 Historic Day of Wickets
03:14 Starc’s X-Factor Explained
04:05 England’s T20 Tempo
06:09 Australia’s Struggles
07:18 England’s Bowling Firepower
08:25 Ben Stokes’ Rapid Five-for
10:56 Looking Ahead to Day 2
12:24 Fan Questions & Wrap-Up
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