Australia mounted a strong comeback in the first Ashes Test on day two at Perth Stadium on Saturday. England was bowled out for 164 at tea, leaving the hosts needing 205 runs to win. The visitors’ middle and lower order collapsed under pressure from Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland. England resumed the second session at […]
Brendan Doggett
Weatherald, Doggett set for Australia Test debuts in Perth Ashes
PERTH: Australia will hand baggy green caps to opening batter Jake Weatherald and pace bowler Brendan Doggett in the first Ashes Test against England on Friday, marking the first time since January 2019 that two players debut before a single Test. Steve Smith, standing in as captain for the injured Pat Cummins, confirmed the lineup […]