The Australian batsmen might have capitulated and Stuart Broad bowled the spell of his career but former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy wonders if the WAGs are to blame for Australia's woeful performance overnight (NZT).
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Michael Clarke's side were bowled out for just 60 by England in 18.3 overs. England were 274-4 in reply at the end of the first day of the fourth Ashes test.
Healy suggested the presence of the wives and girlfriends on tour might have proved a distraction.
"Are they together as a team?" Healy was quoted as saying in the Daily Telegraph. "All their partners are here and some of the most respected cricketers I played with hated that distraction. They weren't allowed on tour until after the series had been won.
