Test Match Special
BBC Radio 5 Live
November 21, 202538 min
Cricket
The Ashes: England roar back on extraordinary opening day
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Episode Notes
Reaction from a breathless first day of the first Ashes Test in Perth.
Simon Mann is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan, legendary Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath, and the BBC’s Chief Cricket Commentator Jonathan Agnew for reaction to an incredible first day of the 2025/26 Ashes. We also hear from Brydon Carse and the recovering Australia Test captain Pat Cummns – plus a stat attack from Andy Zaltzman.