ConnexionHarry Brook pleased to survive bouncer battle as England start well in Sydney
Root looked serene throughout his knock of 72 not out while Brook was involved in a livelier contest on his way to 78no from 92 balls
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England on top as weather brings early end to first day of Sydney Test
Bad light and rain forced an early end to proceedings just before the tea break.
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Joe Root and Harry Brook combine to lift England to 211 for three
Root was looking calm and controlled on 72 not out, with Brook a more hyperactive presence as he rushed to 78no.
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Joe Root and Harry Brook rebuild England’s position after slow start in Sydney
Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell and Zak Crawley all fell quickly to make it 57 for three inside 13 overs.
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Steve Smith says he has no intention to follow Usman Khawaja into retirement
Khawaja will bow out from international cricket after the fifth Ashes Test against England
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Ben Stokes calls for players to put team first as England seek Sydney win
A 3-2 series loss is the best the tourists can hope to salvage at the SCG
