Former England captain Michael Vaughan said that he loved what he saw from start to finish on Day 1 of the first 2025-26 Ashes Test between England and Australia at Perth. 19 wickets fell on the opening day as the hosts ended at 123/9 , still trailing the visitors by 49 runs in the first innings.

Vaughan said England had won the first day’s play but admitted that there was still a long way to go in the series.

“Test cricket is great, but no other series feels like this. It felt like a huge event, with so many travelling England fans and amazing home support too. I have been involved in the Ashes for a long time, and I cannot remember an opening day with the energy and excitement of this one. I loved it from start to finish.”

“From the moment they took the field in the afternoon sessio

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