Root's first ton in Australia keeps England
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The most prolific batter in English history finally scored his first Test hundred in Australia to prove he is an Extraordinary Joe
Beau Webster will make his case for a Test recall in Australia A's clash with England Lions with Jhye Richardson to also continue his push to return to international level during the first-class fixture in Brisbane.
Australia sprung a surprise by dropping veteran spinner Nathan Lyon and picking Michael Neser in a four-prong seam attack for the second Ashes test starting in Brisbane on Thursday. England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat first.
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Throughout an opening day where Australia seemed to make the right inroads at the right times until a disastrous final 40 minutes, Root stood tall for England, carving out a superb unbeaten 135 that will cement his legacy as one of the finest batters his country has produced.
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