The Ashes exploded into chaos as Travis Head turned into England’s worst nightmare, dismantling them with a blistering masterclass that wrapped up a “Test match” in just two days. While Australia celebrated a clinical statement win and crucial WTC points, England were left scratching their heads, their "Bazball" bravado exposed, their technique shredded, and their confidence shaken. Stuart Broad’s pre-series dig about this being the “worst Aussie side since 2010” aged badly within hours, as Head and Labuschagne toyed with England’s attack. With over 100,000 fans turning up only to have three days cancelled, Cricket Australia lost millions — but England arguably lost much more: direction, identity and belief. Was this Ashes opener a great advert for Test cricket, or a concerning sign of where the format is headed? Rupha Ramani with more.
Also on the show, McLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Despite inching closer to the driver's title, Norris is now barely 24 points ahead of Max Verstappen. Did McLaren make a blunder? Can Verstappen capitalise now? And Liverpool suffered a 3-0 humbling at Anfield against Nottingham Forest. The English club has now only won 2 out of their last eight matches. Their manager, Arne Slot, was mocked and trolled, and the Forest fans have given the sack verdict.