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Ashes 2025-26: Fans mercilessly troll Joe Root as Mitchell Starc dismisses England’s superstar batsman for a duck in 7 balls. Perth Test, Day 1

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As the eyes of the cricket world turned towards Perth The Ashes 2025-26 The opening session began with high drama, intensity and bitter disappointment for England. Joe RootOne of England’s premier batsmen and leaders, suffered an inglorious start to the series and suffered defeat Mitchell Starc Without disturbing the scorers. Offering bounce and lateral pace on a lively Western Australian pitch, Root’s wicket fell when England were already in trouble at 39/2.

Ashes 2015-26: Mitchell Starc dismisses Joe Root for duck in opening session of Perth Test

Starc, famous for his early Ashes successes, produced a brilliant dismissal in his fifth over. After setting Root up by consistently holding a wide line through his spell, Starc injected extra venom, bowling the ball at 142.8 kmph onto Root’s eyeline. The ball kissed the splice, deflected slightly, and Root was ‘inside out’ as he slipped to third slip, edging out safely. marnus labuschagneWith this wicket, Starc achieved his 100th Ashes feat and cemented his legacy as one of the modern Ashes greats, Root’s brief observation ended on seven balls, a duck leaving England at 39/3,

Root’s dismissal created an uproar on social media. Fans trolled the former captain mercilessly, questioning his approach and mental preparedness for the high-pressure opener. The ‘7-ball duck’ is trending across platforms, with memes and scathing comments reflecting the depth of England supporters’ frustration. For Root, one of the leading run-scorers in Test cricket, it was a nightmare start to the crucial Ashes tour.

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Here’s how fans reacted:

Mitchell Starc dominated the first session of the Perth Test.

Starc was clearly the hero as Australia dashed England’s hopes early on the first day. Returning with 3 wickets for just 24 runs in his first eight overs, Starc’s impact was felt not just on Root but throughout the English top order. jack crawley Was out for zero in six balls in the initial over. ben duckettAfter a quick start of 21 runs, he was out LBW by another Starc missile Ollie Pope Offered resistance before being out LBW cameron green After a failed DRS review.

By lunch, England’s scorecard told a tale of struggle: 105/4 in 23 overs, with only Pope (46) showing notable defiance. harry brook While the captain remained unbeaten after scoring 28 runs. ben stokes He was finding his feet on 4 not out. Starc’s pace, accuracy and psychological edge were evident, producing a one-man show that left England on the backfoot before the end of the first session.

Australia’s bowling strategy was aggressive and relentless Scott Boland provide support and green and nathan lyon Tightening the grip. The fall of wickets at regular intervals reflected the discipline and tactical nous of the bowlers, while England’s critical bets on both Duckett and Pope failed.

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