Australian Media Tactics to Get Under England's Skin

Upon England's arrival in Australia, the media Down Under has been relentless in their efforts to unsettle the visitors. From ruing fake obituaries to mocking headlines, the Australian press has left no stone unturned to rattle the English team.

Death of Bazball - The Australian

In a cheeky move reminiscent of the birth of The Ashes, The Australian published a fake obituary for 'Bazball' following England's defeat in Perth. The obituary mourned the 'death' of Bazball at the Perth Stadium, with a witty sign-off: "RIP NB — The body will be cremated and the ashes put on the first flight to Heathrow."

England's Daddy - The West Australian

The West Australian didn't hold back in their taunts towards England, labeling them as "Brit of a Laugh" and welcoming Joe Root as "Average Joe". Following Australia's victory in Perth, the newspaper hit back at the English press by crowning Travis Head as "England's Daddy", accompanied by a photo of Head with his family.

The Travertiser - The Advertiser

In a gesture of support for local hero Travis Head, The Advertiser temporarily renamed itself as "The Travertiser". The newspaper suggested that the South Australian Cricket Association should honor Head with a statue outside Adelaide Oval, alongside cricket legends Don Bradman, Darren Lehma, and Jason Gillespie.

Beware at the Gabba - The Courier Mail

With the next Test set to take place at the Gabba in Brisbane, The Courier Mail warned England about the challenges they may face. Highlighting the bowler-friendly conditions at the Gabba for the upcoming day-night Test, the newspaper also hinted at potential revenue losses for Cricket Australia due to the shortened Perth Test.

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