BBC cricket reporter Henry Moeran explores the possible reasons why the gap in quality between Australia and England is so significant in women's cricket.

A hip injury to superstar Ellyse Perry has soured Australia’s dominant first day of the historic women’s Ashes Test at the MCG. Captain Alyssa Healy’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss paid off, with Alana King’s spin masterclass skittling England for 170 in front of 11,643 fans.

England's cricketers have been demolished in the Women's Ashes, but their management insist they are close. Change is needed at the top when reality is denied.