The first Men’s Ashes Test in Perth was over in two days – and it didn’t ‘go well’ for England.
Greg James, Felix White and Jimmy Anderson unpack the chaos, the batting collapse, and the bowling highs. Plus: why there are still reasons to be cheerful as we head to Brisbane for the second Test.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro & viewer comments
04:09 Doom & gloom: England’s collapse
08:39 Watching the Ashes overnight: The struggle
11:16 Shot selection debate & Perth pitch analysis
16:05 Travis Head’s innings & England’s bowling plans
20:33 England’s batting approach: Aggression vs discipline
24:02 Looking ahead to Brisbane: Adjustments & mindset
26:01 Australia’s line-up changes? Head to open?
28:11 England’s bowling attack review & variety debate
31:42 Reasons to be cheerful: Positives from Perth
36:47 Accountability & fan frustration
42:01 Viral fan story: The day three no-show
47:28 Matching’s detective work & Instagram find
49:05 Pub chat tips: Drop-in vs baked-in pitches
54:18 Predictions for Brisbane & closing thoughts
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