Mitchell Starc produced an all-round bowling performance to script Australia’s dominant victory in the opening Ashes Test at the Perth Stadium. The left-arm pacer dismantled England with figures of 7/58 in the first innings and 3/55 in the second, finishing with a remarkable match haul of 10/113.

Reflecting on the Test, Starc said, “Sums it up. Travis Head, to take the game on like that and come up trumps was something to watch. Helter-skelter two days. There was a lot said going in but we needed to stick to our guns.”

Australia’s chase of 205 was spearheaded by a breathtaking counter-attacking knock from Travis Head, who hammered a 83-ball 123 studded with 16 fours and four sixes. His explosive innings completely took the game away from England.

Praising his fellow bowlers, Starc added

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