Hit them with pace. It was England’s master plan for three years and it delivered in blood-curdling style, causing a jitteriness in Australian batsmen not seen for decades in an Ashes Test.

The 25/26 Ashes series is still in its infancy, but already on the first day, the England fans have picked one of their targets and are going after Australia 's stand-in skipper, Steve Smith. No surprise there. Smith led the Baggy Greens out for the first Test in Perth, with usual captain Pat Cummins missing through a back stress injury.

Travis Head played an all-time innings at Perth to hand Australia a 1-0 lead in the Ashes. Chasing 205, Head smashed 123 off 83 to seal victory inside two days on a difficult wicket. Head's effort was his 10th Test century and the fastest in a 4th innings of a Test match.

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

Ashes hostilities kicked off early this year, with a feud between Steve Smith and former England star Monty Panesar erupting with the Australian captain being labelled a "cheat".

The Australian cricket star is looking to lead his side to glory in The Ashes but already has lots to keep him busy away from the pitch

Australia have won the first Ashes Test against England by 8 wickets with three days to spare. Travis Head turned England's “Bazball” tactics back on the visitors, clobbering a century from 69 deliveries after being promoted up the order to open the innings when Usman Khawaja was injured.