Joe Root, Harry Brook tame Australia in rain-hit AshesAFP, SYDNEYJoe Root and Harry Brook yesterday tamed Australia’s all-pace attack with an unbroken 154-run stand to rescue England and give them the upper hand after a rain-hit day one of the fifth and final Ashes Test. England’s Joe Root hits a shot on day one of the fifth Ashes Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday. “We’re in very good position, obviously three down at the end of the end of play,” said Brook. It was the first time in 138 years that the hosts have not played a frontline spinner during a Sydney Test. “Hate doing it,” Australia skipper Steve Smith said.

Source: Taipei Times January 04, 2026 17:14 UTC