Ashes, 1st Test: Root's masterclass put hosts in driver's seat after Australia dominated England batters (Stumps, Day 1)

Birmingham [UK], June 16 (ANI): Top order might have lost their wickets early in the day but Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow scored briskly as England scripted a fiery fightback to help hosts declare their first innings at 393/8 runs after Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood dominated Three Lions on Day 1 in the ongoing first Test of Ashes here at Edgbaston on Friday.

At the time of stumps, Australia's score read 14/0--trailing by