The Ashes 1st Test Day 1: Action in Images

Joe Root's masterful 118 helped England get to a score of 393/8 after which Australia ended the day 14/0

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Joe Root scored an unbeaten 118 off 152 balls as England declared 393/8 on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.  (Action Images via Reuters)

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England stuck to their aggressive approach throughout the day with Zak Crawley starting off with a four off the first ball. Crawley fell for 61 off 73 off the last ball of the first session.  (AP)

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Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root put up a partnership of 121 runs. Bairstow scored 78 off as many deliveries.  (Action Images via Reuters)

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Nathan Lyon picked four wickets over the course of the day.  (AP)

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England gave themselves four overs to get the Australian openers. David Warner and Usman Khawaja survived and Australia ended the day 14/0 (AP)