England’s batting decimated by Mitchell Starc on opening day of the Ashes

Mitchell Starc ripped through England (Robbie Stephenson/PA)

England’s batting imploded as Mitchell Starc snapped up seven wickets in a dramatic start to the first Ashes Test in Perth.

After choosing to bat first on a green pitch, the tourists were rounded up for 172 in less than 33 overs. In reply, Australia reached 15 for one at tea after Jofra Archer felled Jake Weatherald without score.