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ENG vs AUS: Ton-up Joe Root Revives England Before Ben Stokes Declares On Day 1 Of Ashes Opener

Joe Root ended his Ashes century-drought as England made 393-8 before skipper Ben Stokes's bold declaration on the opening day of the first Test against Australia at Edgbaston on Friday. England were in danger of squandering the advantage of winning the toss on a good pitch as they fell to 176-5 after losing two wickets in quick succession. But former England captain Root was 118 not out -- the 32-year-old's first Ashes hundred in eight years and 17 Tests -- when Stokes called a halt to give his side 20 minutes in the field against Australia before stumps.

Watch: Joe Root's Outrageous Reverse Scoop For Six Leaves Fans Speechless

Joe Root played the role of anchor for England on the opening day of the first Ashes Test that kicked off at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Friday. Host skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and oped to bat first. England lost wickets at regular intervals but a solid partnership between Root and Jonny Bairstow for the sixth wicket put the side in control against Australia. The surface that has been offered for the game is a batting paradise and Root barely left any opportunity to score on the opening day.

Watch: "Bazball Has Arrived" - Boundary On First Ball Of Ashes, Ben Stokes Stunned

Cricket's oldest rivalry, Ashes, got off to a grand opening on Friday as England won the toss and opted to bat agaist Australia in the first Test at Edgbaston. England, who last held the Ashes in 2015, suffered a 0-4 thrashing at the expense of their biggest rivals, Australia, during the last meeting between the two side back in 2022. The series defeat marked the end of Joe Root's reign as captain of the Test team. However, since the arrival of Brendon McCullum as head coach, and Ben Stokes stepping in to fill the captaincy boots, England have been the team to beat in Test cricket.

Ashes 2023: Why England And Australia Players Are Wearing Black Armbands

England and Australia cricketers wore black armbands on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test at Birmingham as a sign of respect for the victims of the Nottingham attack. Three people died in a stabbing spree in Nottingham and it included a British Indian teenage medical student Grace O'Malley Kumar. A minute's silence was maintained by the crowd and players before the start of the match and the Barmy Army, England's official fan club, will play a version of ‘Amazing Grace' in the 56th over of play on Saturday.

ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023 Live Score: Josh Hazlewood Strikes Early As Ben Duckett Walks Back

ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test, Day 1 Live Updates:Josh Hazlewood struck early in the morning session to dismiss Ben Duckett (12). England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bat at Edgbaston in Birmingham. With their ultra-aggressive brand of cricket, England have forced the rest of the world to sit up and take notice, with 11 wins in 13 Tests since captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum joined forces last year. But doubts persist as to whether their policy of all-out attack can work against arch-rivals Australia, who only last week hammered India by 209 runs at The Oval to win the World Test Championship final. (Live Scorecard)

"Like R Ashwin Against Me": Ben Stokes' Cheeky Response On Stuart Broad's Selection

Two of the finest seamers England have produced, James Anderson and Stuart Broad have done wonders in the Test format. But, as experienced as they are, they don't feature for England on a regular basis. But, when it came to deciding the team composition for the first Ashes Test against Australia, England skipper Ben Stokes knew he had to pick Broad, because of the 'history'. When asked about Broad's selection, Stokes explained the decision to pick the veteran pacer, citing the example of India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

England vs Australia, 1st Ashes Test: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

England and Australia will renew their rivalry with a five-match Ashes series, starting later on Friday. The first Test will be played at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The Lord's, Headingley, Old Trafford and The Oval are the other venues for one of cricket's biggest rivalries. England named their side for the Birmingham Test on Wednesday, with veteran seamers James Anderson and Stuart Broad picked alongside Ollie Robinson in the pace attack. Moeen Ali was also included in the XI after being called out of Test retirement, following specialist spinner Jack Leach was ruled out of the series with a back injury. Australia are the current holders of Ashes and defeated England 4-0 at home last year.

England's 'Bazball' Revolution Faces Ultimate Test In Ashes

Can England regain the Ashes playing their ultra-aggressive "Bazball" brand of cricket or will they come unstuck against battle-hardened Australia? The answer will come over the coming weeks, starting with the first Test of a hotly anticipated five-match series at Edgbaston on Friday. England have forced the rest of the world to sit up and take notice, with 11 wins in 13 Tests since captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum joined forces last year.

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ENG vs AUS: Ton-up Joe Root Revives England Before Ben Stokes Declares On Day 1 Of Ashes Opener

Watch: Joe Root's Outrageous Reverse Scoop For Six Leaves Fans Speechless

Watch: "Bazball Has Arrived" - Boundary On First Ball Of Ashes, Ben Stokes Stunned

Ashes 2023: Why England And Australia Players Are Wearing Black Armbands

ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023 Live Score: Josh Hazlewood Strikes Early As Ben Duckett Walks Back

"Like R Ashwin Against Me": Ben Stokes' Cheeky Response On Stuart Broad's Selection

England vs Australia, 1st Ashes Test: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

England's 'Bazball' Revolution Faces Ultimate Test In Ashes