Travis Head reaches a sensational 100* off just 69 balls, marking the second-fastest century in Ashes history, joint fastest by an opener in all Tests, and the quickest ever in a fourth-innings chase.

Another frenetic day in Perth saw the visitors fold before Head, opening the batting, delivered an Australian masterclass in Travball

Australia needed a volunteer to replace an injured opening batter in a tough situation. Travis Head stepped up and delivered an unforgettable performance.

On Australian television, cricket scores are presented in the opposite way to what they are in England and most other countries. For example, a score of 200-4 would actually be shown as 4-200, with the wickets taken displayed first instead of the runs.

Cricket Australia defended underfire Usman Khawaja on Saturday for playing a round of golf on the eve of the first Ashes Test, where he failed to open the innings with back stiffness.

England’s disappearing act in Perth was branded “an affront to Test cricket,’’ so poor it made one correspondent feel ill.

England missed a chance to turn fierce Ashes pressure on Australia with self-inflicted defeat in Perth, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Several former Indian cricket stars have blasted the perceived ‘double standards’ of the commentary around their pitches in comparison to Australia’s. 19 wickets were lost in Day 1 of the Ashes Test at Perth’s Optus Stadium, a week after 15 wickets fell in the opening day’s play between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens.