Eng 102-2published at 21 overs
Pat Cummins attempts a short ball.
It doesn't work. Zak Crawley pulls it for four.
Time for Plan C, skipper. Or are we on D or E at this stage?
Summary
England declare on 393-8 after Root hits brilliant century off just 145 balls
Earliest ever declaration in the first innings of an Ashes Test
Root and Bairstow (78) put on 121 for sixth wicket
Brook (32) & Stokes (1) fall after lunch to leave England 176-5
Crawley, who creamed first ball of match through covers for four, hits 61
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Eng 102-2published at 21 overs
Postpublished at 12:33 British Summer Time 16 June 2023
Text of the day, Joel.
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To be fair, it's hard to hear an edge when the whole side is 75 yards away on the boundary.
Joel, London
Eng 96-2published at 20 overs
I wonder whether anyone has told Pat Cummins about this one yet...
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Image source, Getty ImagesKevin Ticehurst: Well batted Zak, keep it going. Silencing your doubters, especially me!
Saint Alastair: Well played Crawley - been very critical of him and I’m still not convinced by his temperament for Test cricket but he’s batted excellently this morning. Needs a big knock today in these conditions - perfect for batting.
Jez Fayerman: Joe Root still coming out well before lunch, but these days it’s at 92-2 not 29-2!
Postpublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 16 June 2023
Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match SpecialThe field is spread for Joe Root.
I just don't understand why you wouldn't try and squeeze him.
Eng 94-2published at 19 overs
Joe Root must love coming to the wicket without the score reading 10-2.
He dabs effortlessly off the back foot to get off the mark. It's hard to explain but if Joe Root was an adjective, it'd be used to describe that shot.
Postpublished at 12:27 British Summer Time 16 June 2023
Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at EdgbastonZak Crawley told me a month ago he "doesn't care what the average punter" thinks of him.
They're standing and applauding the opener now.
50 for Zak Crawleypublished at 18.2 overs
Eng 93-2
That is some half-century.
The doubts, the scrutiny, the criticisms. Zak Crawley has silenced us all.
A free-flowing, entertaining innings from just 56 balls that is applauded vigorously from the England balcony.
Postpublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 16 June 2023
Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special
Image source, ReutersThat's brilliant bowling from Nathan Lyon. He is a world-class bowler.
He bowls just that little bit quicker and traps Ollie Pope on the back foot.
A key breakthrough for the Aussies as that partnership was racing away.
WICKETpublished at 18 overs
Pope lbw b Lyon 31 (Eng 92-2)
And that's why I am not an umpire.
Nathan Lyon strikes. Ollie Pope is livid with himself, slamming his bat onto his pads as he trudges off.
He probably feels like he's thrown that away. England were cruising.
Postpublished at 12:23 British Summer Time 16 June 2023
Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match SpecialThat's the key. I'm pretty sure it was going on to hit the stumps.
Postpublished at 12:23 British Summer Time 16 June 2023
Isa Guha
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialWhere did it pitch?
Australia reviewpublished at 18 overs
This looks optimistic.
Ollie Pope is pinned on the pad, and Pat Cummins sends it upstairs.
Eng 92-1published at 17.5 overs
Ollie Pope has done a Joe Root here and made his way to 31 without anyone really noticing he was there.
We noticed the last one though - a beautiful skip down the pitch and driven down the ground for four.
Postpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 16 June 2023
Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match SpecialAustralia have to think quickly here, they are not reacting to what the pitch is doing.
They are playing to England's strengths. They are both so strong through the off side.
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Martin Philip Odoni: If England had started a Test match the way Australia have started this one, everyone would accuse them of being negative and limp.
Stuart Mitchell: That's the best bit about this morning's session for me, Crawley nicks it and Australia don't appeal. Brilliant.
Eng 84-1published at 17 overs
Crawley 46, Pope 26
Zak Crawley has been hitting boundaries for fun but perhaps the biggest cheer of the day comes after an Australian fielder fumbles one in the outfield.
Josh Inglis is the unfortunate recipient.
Never change, Edgbaston.
Postpublished at 12:17 British Summer Time 16 June 2023
Hang it in the Louvre.
Postpublished at 12:14 British Summer Time 16 June 2023
Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match SpecialNo-one appealed. They obviously did not hear anything out there.
It was just a feather of an edge.