Perth, Australia, Nov 22, 2025 (AFP) - Head the hero as Australia win Ashes opener: reaction

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2025-11-22

Travis Head bludgeoned a 69-ball century to power Australia to victory over a shell-shocked England in Perth on Saturday in the first Ashes Test. AFP Sport picks out some of the reaction to the hosts' eight-wicket victory. "Wow, what a couple of days. It's been unbelievable." - Travis Head. "We'll celebrate, it's an Ashes series, we're 1-0 up, it's a fantastic start." - Head savours victory. "Out of this world. He hit some outrageous shots." -......

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