England's Ashes Misery Deepens at MCG as Australia Tighten Grip on Day 1

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England's Ashes Misery Deepens at MCG as Australia Tighten Grip on Day 1
- •England's hopes dashed on Day 1 of the Ashes Test at MCG, collapsing to 110 all out after initially bowling Australia out for 152.
- •A record 93,442 fans witnessed 20 wickets fall, with Australia ending the day with a 46-run lead and all second-innings wickets intact.
- •England's team selection, particularly Will Jacks at number eight, drew criticism given the "seamers' paradise" pitch.
- •Josh Tongue was a standout for England, taking 5/45, but overall team performance was marred by "muddled thinking" and errors.
- •The match is poised for a potential two-day finish, highlighting England's disastrous Ashes tour marked by repeated failures.
Why It Matters: England's Ashes nightmare continues at MCG, with Australia firmly in control after a disastrous Day 1.
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