EnglandIndia’s batting line-up faced another tough session on the second day of the Perth Test The Ashes 2025-26and moments Joe Root fell once again Mitchell Starc Sparked a whirlwind of reactions – none more dramatic than this stuart broadThere is surprise along with stunned disbelief. Matthew Hayden,
Joe Root once again got out cheaply and England crumbled under pressure
Root entered England’s second innings under pressure after a duck in the first innings, but Australia wasted no time in tightening the screws. Starc, working with rhythm and confidence, targeted the channel outside the off stump – the same line that had troubled Root on the first day. The experienced Englishman could not resist the invitation, hit a ball that was angling in front of him, and was out for just eight runs.
Root’s early dismissal reduced England’s score to 76/5, throwing their innings into disarray and awakening a familiar feeling of weakness in the visiting camp. It was a moment that underlined Starc’s dominance and England’s inability to rebuild after repeated early setbacks.
Stuart Broad’s reaction goes viral as Matthew Hayden takes advantage of the moment
As the cameras panned into the commentary box, Broad’s face told every England supporter’s story – his hands over his eyes, a deep breath, and a look of disbelief as he saw his close friend and former teammate walk away. Next to him, Hayden saw an opportunity and jumped in with trademark banter. with Alison Mitchell Calling for the dismissal, Hayden leaned towards his microphone and delivered a powerful blow that cracked the panel.
“Stuart Broad, stay in the commentary box. You are taking a lot of wickets.” Hayden quipped with a smile when Broad looked away momentarily, clearly hurt by the unfolding collapse.
Broad’s expression alternated between shock, frustration and resignation, his silent response heightening the emotion of the moment. Social media quickly filled up with clips of the exchange, with fans calling it one of the standout off-field moments of the series so far.
Here is the video:
Stuart Broad and Matthew Hayden are getting along brilliantly 😭#ash https://t.co/QyAAUQxrW8 pic.twitter.com/qYYr2iMNey
– 7cricket (@7cricket) 22 November 2025
With the help of Travis Head’s brilliant century, Mitchell Starc defeated England before Australia could return home.
The drama surrounding Root’s dismissal was part of a larger subplot – Australia’s continued control of the ball. Starc created the atmosphere at the beginning of the day and took a brilliant catch first of all. jack crawley And then cast a destructive spell which resulted in root and ben stokes, Scott Boland Involved in demolition work, out of chisel Ben Duckett, Ollie PopeAnd harry brook With disciplined, stump-to-stump bowling.
England’s innings collapsed for 164 runs, leaving Australia a target of 205 – which looked par on the live surface, but the hosts made it far more manageable. Any hope of England’s comeback ended within hours travis head Played a blazing innings of 123 runs off 83 balls, punishing any loose ends and converting pressure into dominance. His innings, studded with 16 fours and four sixes, turned the chase into a procession. marnus labuschagne An unbeaten 51 at the other end led Australia to an emphatic eight-wicket victory – remarkably achieved by midday on the second day, shocking England.
