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Left-arm fast-bowler Mitchell Starc rose to the occasion for Australia on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test against England in Perth, picking seven wickets. With premier quicks Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood not available for the Aussies due to injury, Starc was right on the money from ball one, demolishing England's much-vaunted Bazball brigade. (Image: Reuters)

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In a fantastic exhibition of swing and control on a bouncy surface at the Optus Stadium, Starc finished with figures of 7-58 in just 12.5 overs. (Image: Reuters)

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He dismissed England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett cheaply to set the tone for the innings before also making a body blow to England's fortunes by sending their Joe Root back for a duck. (Image: Reuters)

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Only No.3 Ollie Pope, with

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