England vs Australia LIVE: Start time, team news and how to follow first Test

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England set up a thrilling opening Test at Edgbaston after winning the toss, smashing 393 and declaring before the end of day one.

Joe Root was the star for England as he scored his 30th Test century on a day that started with Zak Crawley lashing the opening ball of The Ashes to the boundary.

Root's class held England's innings together

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Root’s class held England’s innings togetherCredit: Getty
Crawley set the tone for England's approach by crashing the first ball for four

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Crawley set the tone for England’s approach by crashing the first ball for fourCredit: Getty

He was one of three players to make at least 50 as England’s players attempted to score quickly.

The hosts were in a spot of trouble at 176-5 after captain Ben Stokes was caught edging behind to Alex Carey just moments after Harry Brook lost his wicket in bizarre circumstances.

But Root and fellow Yorkshireman Jonny Bairstow solidified the innings before the returning wicket-keeper was stumped off Nathan Lyon’s bowling after scoring a rapid 78.

Root passed his century in the company of Ollie Robinson before Stokes called his men back in to have a go at Australia.

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The Aussie opening pair of David Warner and Usman Khawaja survived and resume day two on 14-0, with the match finely poised.

England vs Australia first Test: Date and start time

The First Ashes Test will start on Friday, June 16 and is scheduled to run until Tuesday, June 20.

It is being held at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Play is due to start at 11am each day.

England vs Australia first Test: Live stream and TV channel

The action will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket from 10am.

The game will also be available on NOW TV through a day pass for £11.99 or a £9.99 monthly subscription, while Sky Go customers can watch the action on their laptop or mobile device.

talkSPORT will also have regular updates and reaction throughout the Test.

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

talkSPORT.com will also keep you covered for all the best stories from Edgbaston.

England will be without Jofra Archer for the whole summer

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England will be without Jofra Archer for the whole summerCredit: GETTY

Ashes schedule

1st Test – Edgbaston, Birmingham – June 16-20 – 11am start time

2nd Test – Lord’s, London – June 28-July 2 – 11am start time

3rd Test – Headingley, Leeds – July 6-10 – 11 am start time

4th Test – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester – July 19-23 – 11am start time

5th Test – Kia Oval, London – July 27-31 – 11am start time

England vs Australia: Team news

England

  • Ben Duckett
  • Zak Crawley
  • Ollie Pope
  • Joe Root
  • Harry Brook
  • Ben Stokes (c)
  • Jonny Bairstow (wk)
  • Moeen Ali
  • Stuart Broad
  • Ollie Robinson
  • James Anderson

Australia

  • David Warner
  • Usman Khawaja
  • Marnus Labuschagne
  • Steven Smith
  • Travis Head
  • Cameron Green
  • Alex Carey (wk)
  • Pat Cummins (c)
  • Nathan Lyon
  • Josh Hazlewood
  • Scott Boland

Toss: England won the toss and decided to bat

Officials: Marais Erasmus, Ahsan Raza, Chris Gaffaney, Andy Pycroft, Mike Burns

Steve Smith and Stokes will be crucial in this series

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Steve Smith and Stokes will be crucial in this series

England vs Australia: What has been said?

England wicket-keeper Bairstow has praised Stokes for his ambitious decision to declare before the end of day one.

Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “I’m sure there’s many decisions Ben has made that have taken commentators and other people by surprise, but it was a surprise to us.

“We didn’t know anything about it, it was a scramble to get the tape on, the pads on and all the rest. But when it’s something that’s not expected, it can be the best form of attack.

“Having played the game for as long as we have, we’re aware a 20-minute slot for an opening pair is something that’s not very nice. It can be a bit niggly.

“It’s a bit of a shot to nothing – there might be an unbelievable ball in there, or a loose shot in there.

“We’ll come back with a ball that’s four overs old, a fresh bowling attack and team that is really looking forward to the challenge.”

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Ashes Odds

To win the series:

England – 5/4

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Draw – 6/1

Australia – 11/10

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