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The opening Ashes Test in Perth wrapped up inside two days after a flurry of rapid scoring and aggressive play, leaving Cricket Australia staring at an estimated loss of more than $3 million in ticket revenue.

The Ashes, with all its tradition and glory, are a huge burden for the visiting team at the same time. The world’s cricket fans are all set to witness another thrilling battle between the Ashes holders and the challengers.

Cricket fans have been left divided on who should have won the player of the match award from the first Perth Test with Mitchell Starc winning the honours over Travis Head. Starc took 10 wickets across the match having recorded career-best figures of 7-58 in the first innings.

Few sporting contests carry the history, drama and aura of the Ashes. Born from a mock newspaper obituary in 1882 and symbolized by a tiny urn, the rivalry between Australia and England has shaped more than a century of test cricket.

So it is vital to be fair. Sky Sports has set a very high bar for live cricket coverage, so its decision to withdraw from the race for overseas rights is a source of massive disappointment for those of us who paid our subscriptions mainly to watch England’s cricketers in action.

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