Social media erupted as the first ball of the Ashes series was bowled, with predictions and excited updates from celebrities, athletes and fans enjoying the electric opening-day atmosphere at Optus Stadium.

England talk show host Piers Morgan wasted no time declaring his confidence in the visitors, taking to X early on Friday to announce his bold prediction.

“The Ashes is upon us,” he wrote.

“England has a better team, a better captain and better management. The urn is coming home, and I genuinely think we’ll beat Australia either 4-0 or 5-0.

“No mercy — destroy!” Morgan said. Loading Tweet

Fremantle Dockers players Josh Tracey and Alex Pearce shared videos from their seats, capturing the perfect pitch and blue skies as they settled in for day one.

WA born professional golfer Min Wo

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