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An explosive century: How Australia turned the first Ashes test on its Head
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Australia's captain Steve Smith, right, and Travis Head celebrate after winning their first Ashes cricket test match against England in Perth, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. - photo by AP Photo/Gary Day
Australia needed a volunteer to replace an injured opening batter in the most hostile of scenarios. Enter Travis Head. What ensued is already Ashes folklore.