Australia's Alex Carey was instantly jeered by England supporters on the opening day of the first Test match of The Ashes series. The hostile welcome came despite assurances from the Barmy Army that he wouldn't face heckling.

The frosty reception for Carey stemmed from his role in the contentious dismissal of Jonny Bairstow during the Lord's Test in the 2023 Ashes series. The Australian wicketkeeper stumped the England batsman at the conclusion of an over when the ball is still considered to be alive.

The dismissal sparked heated exchanges and fierce debate over whether it was within the spirit of the game. Ever since, Carey has been the subject of taunts from England supporters.

Around 10,000 travelling fans were present at the opening Test in Perth. That figure is anticipated to grow as the series progresses, with approximately 40,000 expected to back the visiting side across Australia.

The first day of action saw 19 wickets fall, with bowling coming out on top. England recorded a total of 172 in their innings before their opponents came in to bat.

With Australia struggling at 76-5, Carey emerged after Travis Head's wicket fell in the 30th over. Jeers rang out as Carey walked to the crease.

TNT Sport commentator Alastair Eykyn said: "The Barmy Army promised they wouldn't boo him. They weren't telling the truth. A good reception from him.

"He's been in good form for Australia, a lot of valuable, crucial runs from these kinds of situations."

Carey managed 26 runs from 26 deliveries before falling to a catch by Brydon Carse off England skipper Ben Stokes' bowling. He became the fourth victim in what was Stokes' five-wicket haul during the innings. Carey's dismissal left Australia on 121-8.

Before stumps, Stokes claimed his fifth scalp when Harry Brook pouched Scott Boland. The day concluded with Australia on 123-9, trailing England's first innings score by 49 runs.

Before the series opener, Carey addressed comments from Barmy Army Coordinator Alison Foskett, suggesting he wouldn't face jeers from the travelling supporters. "That's nice of them," he said.

"I don't know if that will stand for the whole series, but I know from watching Ashes series growing up, you've got your heroes, you've got your villains, depends which side of the fence you sit on, and what makes it so special is that we've got amazing Australian fans supporting us and you've got English fans supporting them.

"Whatever it looks like in between, it makes for great viewing, so I'm excited. It should be amazing."It should be amazing."