• Smith’s 144 against England was more than half his side’s runs
Steve Smith shrugged off the boos to score a masterful comeback century that, combined with a series-threatening injury to Jimmy Anderson, leaves England battling for control of the first Ashes Test.
Joe Root’s side will resume on 10 for no loss on the second morning at Edgbaston after Smith’s 144 from 219 balls, in his first Test since his 12-month ball-tampering ban, helped Australia reach 284 all out in 80.4 overs. Stuart Broad stood out for England with the ball, claiming five for 86 from 22.4 overs.
Written by Ali Martin at Edgbaston
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