Joe Root puts an end to 8-year wait for Ashes ton as England declare on Day 1
Updated On: 17 June, 2023 08:47 AM IST | Birmingham | Agencies
Centurion Joe puts on 121 runs with wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow (78) to help England recover from 176-5 and go beyond 350 on opening day against Australia at Edgbaston
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England’s Joe Root on Day One against Australia at Edgbaston yesterday; Jonny Bairstow celebrates his half-century. Pics/Getty Images
Ton-up Joe Root held firm after Australia hit back on the opening day of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Friday.
England were 368-8 at the time of going to press in the post-tea session, with Australia having bowled well on either side of lunch after losing the toss on a good batting pitch. Star batsman Root (100 not out) and Yorkshire teammate Jonny Bairstow (78) shared 121-run stand for the sixth wicket. Their county colleague Harry Brook made a dashing 32 before his first Ashes innings ended in unlucky fashion.
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