England Roars Back at Australia After Starc Brilliance in Ashes Opener
BRISBANE – England emphatically responded โto Mitchell Starc’s early dominance, seizing the initiative on โขday one of the first Ashesโฃ Test at the Gabba, finishing play in a commanding position after dismissing Australia for a modest total. The dramatic shift came after a shaky start for the hosts,rattled by the controversy surrounding Usman Khawaja‘s on-fieldโ break and ultimately undone by a relentless England attack ledโ by ben stokes.
Australia’s innings โคcrumbled after a promising start,with key batsmen falling to a combination of paceโข and bounce. Jake Weatherald struggledโ against Jofra Archer, while Steve Smith appeared uncomfortable โคat the crease. Marnusโข Labuschagne and Khawaja โboth succumbed to โขunexpected deliveries, highlighting England’s ability to exploit conditions. Stokes ultimately claimed five wickets, capitalizing on the groundwork laid by England’s frontline quicks.
The day began with Australia attempting to build โon the momentum generated by Starc’s fiery spell, butโ the dismissal of Travis Head to a rash โคshot and Cameron Green’s subsequent failure quickly halted their progress. England’s aggressiveโฃ approach, contrasting sharply with previous Ashes campaigns, proved decisive.
“Anyโข sign of grit must be scrubbed clean โขas quickly as possible,”โค the report noted, reflecting England’s determination to capitalize on every prospect.โข Stokes’s five-wicket haul underscored this intent, rewardingโฃ the sustained pressure exerted by the pace bowlers.
The fluctuating fortunes of the โday served as a stark warning to Australia. England has demonstrated a newfound fearlessness and resilience, capable of โคabsorbing pressure โand delivering counter-attacks. This series promises toโ be a โhard-fought contest, demanding adaptability โฃand unwavering resolve from both โsides.