1st Test, ICC World Test Championship at Birmingham! The Ashes.

If I was at Edgbaston, I wouldn't boo Steve Smith, I'd boo Joe Root's terrible tactics.

Whatever you think of Steve Smith,,,,the context of this test hundred must be appreciated for its sheer skill, tenacity and single-mindedness. Must rank very high on his list

Really wish people would stop booing Steven Smith. He's played brilliantly today for his 100.

284 all out !

80.4
Broad to Smith, bowled him! Broad has his Five-for

SPD Smith b Broad 144

Australia more than double their score from being 8 down. Hell of an effort

Sensational performance from centurion Steve Smith who has sprinted off the field to ensure England have to endure a nervy couple of overs.

chairman post=374004 Wrote:wish people would stop booing Steven Smith. played brilliantly today for his 100

144
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience
but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
- Martin Luther King Jr.

Roy and Burns walk out to the middle.

Around 10 minutes of play remain today, Cummins to bowl the first over!

3 after 1 over

JJ Roy
Woakes is nightwatchman ...

10

England trail by 274 runs with 10 wickets remaining in the innings

Stumps, Day 1 ~