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The board had reckoned on a much-hyped blockbuster five-Test series against the Old Enemy, but they may not have anticipated the first Ashes match in more than a century to have finished inside two days.

Joe Root endured a forgettable moment in the Ashes 2025-26 opener as he overtook Dilip Vengsarkar to claim an embarrassing, unwanted record in Test cricket. The former England captain's milestone sparked widespread reactions, adding an unexpected twist to the high-stakes series.

Australia won the Ashes 2025-26 opener in Perth by 8 wickets, courtesy of Travis Head's magnificent 123-run knock. However, this win has come with a cost, and Cricket Australia is set to suffer huge loss. Know the whole story.

Ashes: Former opener David Warner has backed Travis Head to become Australia's permanent Test opener. Head, who batted as a makeshift opener in Perth, smashed 123 off 83 balls in their successful chase of 205 in the series opener, which finished inside two days.

Australia's thumping win over England was a bittersweet moment for Cricket Australia (CA), as the Australian cricket governing body is heading for a major loss of over Rs. 17 crore after the remarkable knock from Travis Head. , Cricket News - Times Now

"I'll be heading back to Germany without a ball of Test cricket being seen," Alex Earle said

Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan came forward and advised his side to compete in the upcoming tour game against PM's XI in Canberra after their loss to Australia in the first Ashes Test.

The opening Test between Australia and England ended in just two days, making it the shortest Test in the Ashes since 1921. The Ben Stokes-led England were in a good position at the start of Day 2, but ended on a losing note after Australian opener Travis Head played a match-winning 123.

Cricket Australia faces a significant financial blow as the Ashes opener concluded in just two days, costing them over AUD 3 million in ticket revenue

Despite on-field success, Cricket Australia faced a major financial setback! Details below.