What is the latest with the Ashes
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Pat Cummins faces a fitness test ahead of the Ashes opener at the Gabba, with a decision on his inclusion pending. England is buoyed by Joe Root's first Ashes century in Australia, finishing day one at 325 for nine. Australia opted for an all-pace attack in the second Test, with Cummins sitting out as a precaution and Mitchell Starc taking early wickets. England recovered through Root and Crawley, ending the first session strongly.
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England opener Zak Crawley reflects on Joe Root's breakthrough Ashes century in Brisbane, Root's first in Australia after 15 attempts. England finished day one at 325 for nine, believing they seized momentum in the final session despite Mitchell Starc's six-wicket haul.
Australia used an all-out pace attack, with Pat Cummins absent as a precaution. Mitchell Starc took two early wickets, but England recovered through a partnership between Joe Root and Zak Crawley, ending the first session in a strong position.
The Gabba pitch is expected to favor bowlers, and Pat Cummins will be given until the coin toss to prove his fitness for the Ashes test match. If Cummins is cleared to play, either Brendan Doggett or Nathan Lyon will be omitted from the lineup, with Steve Smith ready to hand back the captaincy to Cummins.