Australia vs England 3rd Ashes Test Day 1: Hometown hero Alex Carey's ton puts AUS in driver's seat – Action in Images
Alex Carey scored 106, his first century in an Ashes Test match, to push Australia to 326/8 at stumps – a solid first day out against brittle England.
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It was Alex Carey's day in the sun as the South Australia native reached a Test century for the first time at his home venue. Only a few months after his father's passing, it was an emotional moment for the wicketkeeper, and an important one for his team as he pushed them to 326/8 at stumps on Day 1.(AFP)
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Pat Cummins marked his return to the Test team and to captaincy by winning the toss and opting to bat. 3 changes for Australia, including Usman Khawaja coming in for Steven Smith, kept out of the squad due to illness.(REUTERS)
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England picked two wickets early in the morning session, removing both Australian openers – Travis Head being dismissed by a stunning one-handed catch by Zak Crawley fielding close in.(AFP)
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The day before his 39th birthday, Usman Khawaja got another chance in the Australian team, and made sure he made it count. Coming in at 37/2, Khawaja scored a fluent 82 on a good batting surface. He would be disappointed by his mode of dismissal, but played a very good knock.(AP)
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