BEN STOKES has been blasted as “staggeringly arrogant” after his interview following England’s loss in the first Ashes Test. Australia triumphed to an eight-wicket victory inside

The England captain delivered a sensational display with the ball to ignite hopes of a famous Ashes victory in the first Test in Perth, but his strategy helped the tourists seize the moment on day one

Geoffrey Boycott tore into England after the Ben Stokes-led side lost the opening Ashes Test inside two days in Perth.

PERTH, Australia (AP) — In a chaotic opening day of the Ashes, Ben Stokes won the toss and watched his team skittled for 172 before taking a five-wicket haul to give England a first-innings advantage Friday in the first cricket test.

England skipper Ben Stokes recently came forward and talked about his side's performance after England went on to lose the first Test of the ongoing Ashes 2025-26, due to a magnificent ton by Travis Head on day 2.

England were bowled out for 172 on day one of the Ashes, but Ben Stokes' side responded brilliantly with the ball in hand as Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse shone

Ben Stokes became the fifth English captain to take a fifer in an Ashes Test in Australia, claiming 5/23 in Perth as England bowled out Australia for 123/9, trailing by 49 runs after Starc’s seven wickets.

Australia closed on 123-9 in reply to England being dismissed for 172 in a dramatic start to the Ashes; Ben Stokes took a five-for to lead the tourists fightback; England have not won a Test in Austra

Ben Stokes’s pugnacious temperament can cut both ways. At times, it is an irresistible force, as illustrated by his five late wickets to electrify England at the end of a day of wild and glorious chaos.