Overview
- England captain Ben Stokes arrived in Perth as The West Australian splashed a front-page label calling him “England’s Cocky Captain Complainer.”
- Stuart Broad said on his podcast that Stokes replied to the headline with a string of laughing emojis, indicating the captain appeared relaxed.
- PerthNow reported that English outlets defended Stokes as The West Australian followed up with new headlines, including “No Balls” and “Sitting Duck.”
- Cricket Australia named its first-Test squad with Sam Konstas omitted, Marnus Labuschagne recalled and Jake Weatherald included for a possible debut.
- Broad recounted using a psychologist before the 2013–14 tour to cope with hostile atmospheres, describing the current media intensity as a familiar Ashes backdrop.