It proved a good toss to lose for Australia as England were rolled out for a shambolic 147 on the opening day of the 2021-22 Ashes series before the final session was washed out in Brisbane. The wrecker-in-chief was Pat Cummins, who returned sparkling figures of 5/38 and in the process, became the first captain since Bob Willis in 1982-83 to take a fifer in an Ashes affair. England’s lousy batting display has put them right behind the eight ball and it would take a monumental effort to stage a recovery, especially since the visitors have left out James Anderson and Stuart Broad.
England lose their third wicket as Joe Root edges straight to David Warner.
Unbelievable start for Australia at the Gabba! 🔥#Ashes pic.twitter.com/j8YZjTMwvd
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