Postpublished at 12:31 British Summer Time 1 August 2019
Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent
There was a bit of desperation in that shot from Travis Head but he'll be relieved to get off the mark.
Summary
Smith hits superb 144 on Test return
First Test since ball-tampering scandal
Aus recover from 122-8 to 284 all out
Smith puts on 88 with Siddle (44)
Smith adds 74 with last man Lyon (12*)
Broad 5-86, Woakes 3-58
Injured Anderson has scan on calf
First Test of five; Australia won toss
Postpublished at 12:31 British Summer Time 1 August 2019
Aus 39-3published at 18.4 overs
Pat Cummins appears to be drinking cup a soup to keep himself warm. Surely he's been in England long enough now to know that this is as warm as it gets?
Travis Head gets himself off the mark with a bit of a heave, swiping at a wide delivery from Chris Woakes, and toe-ending it down the ground or a couple.
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 1 August 2019
Glenn McGrath
Ex-Australia bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialMatthew Wade has been in form and scoring runs so he deserves the opportunity as a specialist bat. He's a tough character as well so perhaps Australia thought they needed a bit more of that in the team.
get involved How to follow the cricket at workpublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 1 August 2019
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Thank you, Jack, from all of us.
Workshy of England
Aus 37-3published at 18 overs
Ben Stokes pings another filthy delivery down the leg side and then he produces a big inswinger that might have had Smith in trouble had it not been about three foot too wide.
Maiden.
Image source, AFPPostpublished at 12:26 British Summer Time 1 August 2019
Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondentSteve Smith was the only Australian to come down yesterday for extra practice, which sums him up.
Aus 37-3published at 17.1 overs
Ooft!
Steve Smith has a huge swing at the air in frustration as he's drawn into a push outside his off stump by Ben Stokes. He's furious with himself! It must be so draining, surely, to be so into and so emotionally involved in every delivery.
get involved How to follow the cricket at workpublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 1 August 2019
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Jake in Bath, here is a pay it forward tip. Open Excel, Data tab, on right hand side external data, click on From Web. Press yes to all the script errors. Copy and paste the BBC commentary web address into the address box. Click the yellow arrow in top left (if it doesn't work, refresh the page). When it turns into a green tick, press import. Voila, now you are simply looking at an excel file that just so happens to update with all the live text commentary once you press refresh. Have a great Ashes all and I hope your boss hasn't seen this message.
From Jack, Edinburgh
Postpublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 1 August 2019
Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport at EdgbastonAmid all of the madness, din, fancy dress and goading of the Hollies, on the very back row is a mother breastfeeding a tiny baby. It can't be more than a few weeks old. Beautiful.
Aus 37-3published at 17 overs
Bob Willis is another familiar face in the crowd. Arms folded, cheeks jutted out, looking thoroughly unimpressed as ever. I model my own resting face on his.
A Steve Smith single is all that this over costs.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 12:21 British Summer Time 1 August 2019
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Can't get excited until England bat... is that too pessimistic?
David, Liverpool
Postpublished at 12:21 British Summer Time 1 August 2019
Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match SpecialBen Stokes has not bowled very well at all to the left-handers so far.
Image source, ReutersAus 36-3published at 16 overs
Ben Stokes tests out Travis Head with a short ball and he sways out of the way, before he watches a horrible delivery go spiralling down the leg side from Stokes.
Eurgh. Stokes' radar has gone several shades of wonky. Back-to-back deliveries go flying down the leg side, and only some agility from Jonny Bairstow behind the stumps stops them rolling away for byes.
Postpublished at 12:18 British Summer Time 1 August 2019
Glenn McGrath
Ex-Australia bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialI think it might be a little while before we see James Anderson again. Chris Woakes has just taken a wicket and Ben Stokes has just started his spell.
Postpublished at 12:17 British Summer Time 1 August 2019
I said to m'colleague today that someone would be 30-3 at some point in this Test.
I'll be honest, I didn't think it'd be Australia; and I didn't think it would be 75 minutes into the Test after they won the toss and opted to bat.
Postpublished at 12:17 British Summer Time 1 August 2019
Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport at Edgbaston20,000 fall silent and watch a massive telly for the review, followed by a deafening roar.
Image source, BBC SportAus 35-3published at 15 overs
A special mention for Ben Stokes, who had the most spectacular appeal for that caught behind shout. He came charging forward, hips thrust out, hands above his head, and looked amazed when it was given.
New man Travis Head lets a Woakes delivery go zipping past his off stump.
Image source, PA MediaPostpublished at 12:14 British Summer Time 1 August 2019
Glenn McGrath
Ex-Australia bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialA big wicket - Usman Khawaja was looking comfortable. The ball has moved around a bit but it's been quite slow and I thought Australia were starting to build something there.
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WICKETpublished at 14.3 overse
Khawaja c Bairstow b Woakes 13 (Aus 35-3)
Chris Woakes!
He beat Usman Khawaja with the first delivery of this over and this second one was even better. Khawaja was cramped for room, no foot movement, and the ball just kissed the outside edge as he tried to push forward in defence.
Postpublished at 12:13 British Summer Time 1 August 2019
Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match SpecialHe's got it! He's got the edge! The crowd go wild.