The Ashes: Record! Ben Stokes joins elite list of England captains with Day 1 heroics against Australia
Ben Stokes starred with a sensational five-wicket haul on a dramatic Ashes opening day in Perth, where a staggering 19 wickets tumbled. England, bowled out for 172 despite fifties from Brook and Pope, fought back with the ball. Australia faltered to 123 for 9, trailing by 49 at stumps, with Stokes leading the English charge.
Ben Stokes starred with a sensational five-wicket haul on a dramatic Ashes opening day in Perth, where a staggering 19 wickets tumbled. England, bowled out for 172 despite fifties from Brook and Pope, fought back with the ball. Australia faltered to 123 for 9, trailing by 49 at stumps, with Stokes leading the English charge.
