Australia's collapse: How the internet responded

Michael Clarke leads his field off the team after a dismal Day One of the fourth Ashes test. Photo / Getty

Australia's historically poor batting display overnight has led to humour from all corners of the globe.

Australia were routed for just 60 in the first innings of the first Ashes test, and the internet was quick to poke fun.

Ashes meltdown: How the Aussie media reacted

The worst day in Australia's test history

Andrew Alderson: NZ's smugness valve should remain shut

This is what Bangladesh must feel like...

..every game.#Ashes

— Andy Lee (@andy_lee) August 6, 2015

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— Antony Green (@AntonyGreenABC) August 6, 2015

The first test innings in history where the ball by ball summary fits in a tweet #Ashes2015

— Antony Green (@AntonyGreenABC) August 6, 2015

We're receiving reports of Aussies in trouble...👮#Ashes2015 https://t.co/BPILyDDqTj

— Notts Police (@nottspolice) August 6, 2015

What they're saying about the Ashes batting debacle:

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting: "Straight away they were behind the eight ball, everyone came out and continued to play the same way, got the same results."

Former Australian captain Allan Border: "I mean you do have some crazy moments in this game but the performance in that first session, I think I'm still in shock."

Former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy: "Their hearts might not be that strong ... are they together as a team? Do they fragment from here? Do they meet and talk about it tonight? Will they confront it?"

Former Australian spinner Shane Warne: "It looked like they were a bit shocked. There was no real plan and they should have learnt from the last Test match."

Former England captain Ian Botham: "It's the sort of score you expect to see at the under-9s on the village green."

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, when asked if the Australian team should be stripped of their citizenship: "Yes, that has crossed my mind."