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WATCH: Mitchell Starc continues to put the Aussies on his back in Perth, completing an epic return catch off his own bowling for yet another first-over wicket.

The reason Usman Khawaja was off the field and couldn’t open for Australia on the first day against England has been revealed.

‘That is absolutely criminal.’

‘The kids were over there too.’

Tensions between the Aussie star and his team have seemingly exploded at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

‘He really fooled the whole world.’

The Aussie opener will be wishing he could have his time again after the worst-case scenario played out.

As the first Ashes Test of a spectacular summer kicks off, don’t miss out on your official guide to The Ashes.

WATCH THE VIDEO: Joe Root and Ben Stokes were two of the star quick’s victims as England were routed and their famed aggressive batting approach failed miserably.

Pat Cummins is making encouraging progress in his quest to return for the second Ashes Test, saying he had surprised himself with how well his body is feeling.

English legendary bowler Stuart Broad has laid out what the the Poms’ batting mindset will be this summer despite it seemingly having failed in the first Test already.

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has praised Mary Fowler for going public over accusations she was the victim of racism, as French club Montpellier disputed her claim.

Mitchell Starc started it, Ben Stokes finished it, and both teams had batting days to forget. This was truly a chaotic opening day to the much-anticipated Ashes series.