Postpublished at 18:02 British Summer Time 16 June 2023
Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at Edgbaston
Wow. I don't think I've experienced shock like that go around a press box.
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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Postpublished at 18:02 British Summer Time 16 June 2023
Declaration - Eng 393-8published at 78 overs
Wow.
Ben Stokes has declared.
Talk about making a statement.
Media caption, England declare on 393-8
Postpublished at 18:01 British Summer Time 16 June 2023
Jim Maxwell
BBC Test Match SpecialHe's galloped down the pitch and smoked it the distance and Joe Root hits his fourth six.
Eng 393-8published at 78 overs
And another! Heaved over long-on!
Stop it, Joe! (Not literally. Please keep going.)
Postpublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 16 June 2023
Phil Tufnell
Former England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialThat is a cheeky one from Robinson. That's as fine as fine can be.
Eng 384-8published at 77.3 overs
And now Ollie Robinson joins the party!
A reverse sweep beats Steve Smith at slip.
Smith gasps, hands on hips, as if it was agonisingly close.
I don't think it was, Steve. It's four.
Eng 377-8published at 77.1 overs
Here we go!
Slog swept for six by Joe Root! He can do it all.
Postpublished at 17:58 British Summer Time 16 June 2023
Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at Edgbaston
The noise. Everyone on their feet…
Eng 373-8published at 77 overs
England effortlessly tick off another five runs from the over, as we all take a collective breath to take in Joe Root's magnificence.
So good.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 17:54 British Summer Time 16 June 2023
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Steve L: What a player.
Tim C: Joe Root, what a guy, what a player
trustingmind: Hopefully not the first time I will tweet this this summer: Roooooooooooooooooot
Eng 368-8published at 76 overs
For all the flamboyance and excitement of England's approach, Joe Root is glue holding them together.
He adds his own excitement, of course - but at the heart of it is classic batting, and it's sublime.
Postpublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 16 June 2023
Phil Tufnell
Former England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialHe's just again found that beautiful tempo, he's played some extraordinary shots.
Postpublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 16 June 2023
Jim Maxwell
BBC Test Match Special
Image source, Getty ImagesA superb innings from Root. He kisses his helmet, raises his bat, raises his helmet. Gets a hug from Robinson. The whole crowd are up applauding here. A distinguished performance from one of Test cricket's greatest performers.
100 for Joe Rootpublished at 75.5 overs
Eng 368-8
What a special innings.
What a special player.
He nudges off his hips for a single, removes his helmet and drinks in the Edgbaston roar.
It's had everything - the beautiful cover drives, the solid defence, the scoops for six.
An absolute delight to watch from ball one.
Eng 367-8published at 75.4 overs
A single to Robinson.
Root takes strike.
Postpublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 16 June 2023
Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at EdgbastonSettle down in the Hollies… It’s not the time for a run-out.
Eng 366-8published at 75.2 overs
A single! 99, and Robinson re-takes the strike.
Come on, Joe.
Eng 365-8published at 75.1 overs
Two more to Root and he's onto 98!
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 16 June 2023
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Declare lads, let's have a go at them.
Stuart Broad, Birmingham
Eng 363-8published at 75 overs
What a shot that is!
Ollie Robinson late-cuts off middle stump for four.
That is quite something for a number 10.