Mitchell Starc removes Zak Crawley and Joe Root for ducks as England wobble

Australia’s Mitchell Starc celebrates taking the wicket of England’s Zak Crawley (not pictured) in the fist over of the series (Robbie Stephenson/PA) - (PA Wire)

Zak Crawley and Joe Root both fell for ducks as England were reduced to 105 for four on a dramatic first morning at the first Ashes Test.

One of the most eagerly awaited series in recent memory began with a bang at Perth Stadium as Australia paceman Mitchell Starc snapped up three wickets in his opening spell to snatch the early momentum.