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The Ashes: Thrills, spills and puddles from the first Test at Edgbaston

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First Ashes Test in pictures: Thrills and spills at Edgbaston
First Ashes Test in pictures: Thrills and spills at EdgbastonProfimedia

Re-live all the drama from a thrilling first Ashes Test with our pick of the best photos from Edgbaston.

Team captains Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes pose for a photo with the replica Ashes Urn prior to play on the opening day
Team captains Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes pose for a photo with the replica Ashes Urn prior to play on the opening dayAFP
The players walk out ahead of the first day of the first Ashes Test at Egbaston
The players walk out ahead of the first day of the first Ashes Test at EgbastonAFP
Zak Crawley plays a shot during the opening day of the first Ashes Test
Zak Crawley plays a shot during the opening day of the first Ashes TestAFP
Root celebrates his ton with Robinson
Root celebrates his ton with RobinsonAFP
Root now has 30 test centuries
Root now has 30 test centuriesAFP
England's Stuart Broad reacts after losing his wicket off the bowling of Australia's Cameron Green (R) on the opening day
England's Stuart Broad reacts after losing his wicket off the bowling of Australia's Cameron Green (R) on the opening dayAFP
England's Moeen Ali plays a shot on the opening day
England's Moeen Ali plays a shot on the opening dayAFP
England's Jonny Bairstow celebrates reaching his half century
England's Jonny Bairstow celebrates reaching his half centuryAFP
Root and Bairstow put on a thrilling partnership together
Root and Bairstow put on a thrilling partnership togetherAFP
England's Jonny Bairstow loses his wicket on the opening day of the first Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia
England's Jonny Bairstow loses his wicket on the opening day of the first Ashes cricket Test match between England and AustraliaAFP
Australia's players celebrate the wicket of England's Jonny Bairstow during play on the opening day
Australia's players celebrate the wicket of England's Jonny Bairstow during play on the opening dayAFP
Australia's David Warner is bowled by England's Stuart Broad during play on day two of the first Ashes cricket Test match
Australia's David Warner is bowled by England's Stuart Broad during play on day two of the first Ashes cricket Test matchAFP
England's captain Ben Stokes (L) celebrates as Australia's David Warner (R) reacts after being bowled by England's Stuart Broad
England's captain Ben Stokes (L) celebrates as Australia's David Warner (R) reacts after being bowled by England's Stuart BroadAFP
England's Stuart Broad (R) celebrates with teammates after bowling Australia's David Warner
England's Stuart Broad (R) celebrates with teammates after bowling Australia's David WarnerAFP
Australia's David Warner reacts as he walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket for 9 runs
Australia's David Warner reacts as he walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket for 9 runsAFP
England's Harry Brook (L) and England's Zak Crawley (R) celebrate as Australia's Marnus Labuschagne (C) reacts after losing his wicket first ball,
England's Harry Brook (L) and England's Zak Crawley (R) celebrate as Australia's Marnus Labuschagne (C) reacts after losing his wicket first ball,AFP
England's captain Ben Stokes (2L) and England players celebrate after Australia's Marnus Labuschagne loses his wicket
England's captain Ben Stokes (2L) and England players celebrate after Australia's Marnus Labuschagne loses his wicketAFP
Australia's Steve Smith plays a shot on day two of the first Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia
Australia's Steve Smith plays a shot on day two of the first Ashes cricket Test match between England and AustraliaAFP
Australia's Usman Khawaja plays a shot on day two of the first Ashes cricket Test match
Australia's Usman Khawaja plays a shot on day two of the first Ashes cricket Test matchAFP
Australia's Steve Smith plays a shot on day two of the first Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia
Australia's Steve Smith plays a shot on day two of the first Ashes cricket Test match between England and AustraliaAFP
England's captain Ben Stokes bowls during play on day two
England's captain Ben Stokes bowls during play on day twoAFP
Australia's Steve Smith is trapped LBW (leg before wicket) by a ball from England's captain Ben Stokes during play on day two
Australia's Steve Smith is trapped LBW (leg before wicket) by a ball from England's captain Ben Stokes during play on day twoAFP
England's captain Ben Stokes (C) celebrates with England's Ollie Robinson (L) and England's Stuart Broad (R) after taking the wicket of Australia's Steve Smith
England's captain Ben Stokes (C) celebrates with England's Ollie Robinson (L) and England's Stuart Broad (R) after taking the wicket of Australia's Steve SmithAFP
Australia's Steve Smith reacts as he walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket for 16 runs
Australia's Steve Smith reacts as he walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket for 16 runsAFP
England fielders react as Australia's Travis Head (R) plays a shot on day two of the first Ashes cricket Test match
England fielders react as Australia's Travis Head (R) plays a shot on day two of the first Ashes cricket Test matchAFP
Australia's Travis Head ducks under a short ball from England's Stuart Broad during play on day two
Australia's Travis Head ducks under a short ball from England's Stuart Broad during play on day twoAFP
England's Moeen Ali (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Travis Head on day 2
England's Moeen Ali (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Travis Head on day 2AFP
Australia's Cameron Green stretches to get back after England's Jonny Bairstow fails to collect a ball from England's Moeen Ali, therefore missing a stumping
Australia's Cameron Green stretches to get back after England's Jonny Bairstow fails to collect a ball from England's Moeen Ali, therefore missing a stumpingAFP
England's James Anderson prepares to bowl during play on day two of the first Ashes cricket Test match
England's James Anderson prepares to bowl during play on day two of the first Ashes cricket Test matchAFP
England's Stuart Broad bowls during play on day two of the first Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia
England's Stuart Broad bowls during play on day two of the first Ashes cricket Test match between England and AustraliaAFP
Australia's Cameron Green plays a shot on day two of the first Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at Edgbaston
Australia's Cameron Green plays a shot on day two of the first Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at EdgbastonAFP
Australia's Usman Khawaja celebrates after reaching his century during play on day two of the first Ashes cricket Test match
Australia's Usman Khawaja celebrates after reaching his century during play on day two of the first Ashes cricket Test matchAFP
Australia's wicket keeper Alex Carey is bowled by England's James Anderson
Australia's wicket keeper Alex Carey is bowled by England's James AndersonAFP
England's James Anderson (centre right) celebrates with teammates after bowling Australia's wicket keeper Alex Carey on day three
England's James Anderson (centre right) celebrates with teammates after bowling Australia's wicket keeper Alex Carey on day threeAFP
Australia's Usman Khawaja takes evasive action to a short ball from England's Stuart Broad on day three
Australia's Usman Khawaja takes evasive action to a short ball from England's Stuart Broad on day threeAFP
Australia's Usman Khawaja (C) reacts after he is bowled by England's Ollie Robinson (L) on day three of the first Ashes cricket Test
Australia's Usman Khawaja (C) reacts after he is bowled by England's Ollie Robinson (L) on day three of the first Ashes cricket TestAFP
England's Joe Root (R) consoles Australia's Usman Khawaja (L) after he is bowled by England's Ollie Robinson on day three
England's Joe Root (R) consoles Australia's Usman Khawaja (L) after he is bowled by England's Ollie Robinson on day threeAFP
England's captain Ben Stokes takes the catch to dismiss Australia's Pat Cummins off the bowling of England's Ollie Robinson on day three of the first Ashes cricket Test
England's captain Ben Stokes takes the catch to dismiss Australia's Pat Cummins off the bowling of England's Ollie Robinson on day three of the first Ashes cricket TestAFP
Australia's Pat Cummins (R) walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket for 38 on day three
Australia's Pat Cummins (R) walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket for 38 on day threeAFP
Australia's Pat Cummins (L) walks back to the pavilion with Australia's Josh Hazlewood (R) after losing his wicket for 38 on day three
Australia's Pat Cummins (L) walks back to the pavilion with Australia's Josh Hazlewood (R) after losing his wicket for 38 on day threeAFP
England's Zak Crawley plays a shot on day three of the first Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at Edgbaston
England's Zak Crawley plays a shot on day three of the first Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at EdgbastonAFP
Groundstaff work to clear the water as rain stops play on day three of the first Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at Edgbaston
Groundstaff work to clear the water as rain stops play on day three of the first Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at EdgbastonAFP
Australia's Cameron Green (C) celebrates with Australia's Steve Smith (L) and Australia's David Warner (R) after taking a catch to dismiss England's Ben Duckett
Australia's Cameron Green (C) celebrates with Australia's Steve Smith (L) and Australia's David Warner (R) after taking a catch to dismiss England's Ben DuckettAFP
Australia's Usman Khawaja (2L), Australia's Steve Smith (C), Australia's wicket keeper Alex Carey (2R) and Australia's David Warner (R) appeal for an edge without success against England's Joe Root
Australia's Usman Khawaja (2L), Australia's Steve Smith (C), Australia's wicket keeper Alex Carey (2R) and Australia's David Warner (R) appeal for an edge without success against England's Joe RootAFP
Australia bowl under heavy cloud cover on day three
Australia bowl under heavy cloud cover on day threeAFP
The covers and the floodlights are on as rain stops play on day three of the first Ashes cricket Test match
The covers and the floodlights are on as rain stops play on day three of the first Ashes cricket Test matchAFP
England's Joe Root plays a shot on day four of the first Ashes cricket Test match
England's Joe Root plays a shot on day four of the first Ashes cricket Test matchAFP
England's Joe Root watches the ball after playing a shot for six runs on day four
England's Joe Root watches the ball after playing a shot for six runs on day fourAFP
Australia's Pat Cummins tosses a ball on day four
Australia's Pat Cummins tosses a ball on day fourAFP
Bails fly as England's Ollie Pope loses his wicket for 14 runs on day four
Bails fly as England's Ollie Pope loses his wicket for 14 runs on day fourAFP
Australia's Pat Cummins (3L) celebrates dismissing England's Ollie Pope
Australia's Pat Cummins (3L) celebrates dismissing England's Ollie PopeAFP
Australia's wicket keeper Alex Carey (L) prepares to stump England's Joe Root to dismiss him for 46 runs
Australia's wicket keeper Alex Carey (L) prepares to stump England's Joe Root to dismiss him for 46 runsAFP
Australia's wicket keeper Alex Carey (3R) and Australia's Nathan Lyon (3L) celebrate with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Joe Root
Australia's wicket keeper Alex Carey (3R) and Australia's Nathan Lyon (3L) celebrate with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Joe RootAFP
England's Harry Brook watches the ball after playing a shot on day four of the first Ashes cricket Test match
England's Harry Brook watches the ball after playing a shot on day four of the first Ashes cricket Test matchAFP
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne celebrates after catching the ball to take the wicket England's Harry Brook
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne celebrates after catching the ball to take the wicket England's Harry BrookAFP
England's Jonny Bairstow returns to his crease to avoid a run out on day four of the first Ashes cricket Test match
England's Jonny Bairstow returns to his crease to avoid a run out on day four of the first Ashes cricket Test matchAFP
England's captain Ben Stokes plays a shot for four runs
England's captain Ben Stokes plays a shot for four runsAFP
Australia's wicket keeper Alex Carey (L) reacts as England's Jonny Bairstow loses his wicket lbw on day four of the first Ashes cricket Test match
Australia's wicket keeper Alex Carey (L) reacts as England's Jonny Bairstow loses his wicket lbw on day four of the first Ashes cricket Test matchAFP
England's captain Ben Stokes loses his wicket to lbw for 43 runs on day four of the first Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at Edgbaston
England's captain Ben Stokes loses his wicket to lbw for 43 runs on day four of the first Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at EdgbastonAFP
England's captain Ben Stokes walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket for 43 runs
England's captain Ben Stokes walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket for 43 runsAFP
Australia's wicket keeper Alex Carey (R) reacts after taking the catch to dismiss England's Moeen Ali
Australia's wicket keeper Alex Carey (R) reacts after taking the catch to dismiss England's Moeen AliAFP
Australia's Cameron Green takes a catch to dismiss England's Ollie Robinson off the bowling of Australia's Nathan Lyon
Australia's Cameron Green takes a catch to dismiss England's Ollie Robinson off the bowling of Australia's Nathan LyonAFP
England's James Anderson hits a boundary on day four of the first Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at Edgbaston
England's James Anderson hits a boundary on day four of the first Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at EdgbastonAFP
England's James Anderson (2L) examines the new ball ahead of Australia's seconds Innings on day four of the first Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia
England's James Anderson (2L) examines the new ball ahead of Australia's seconds Innings on day four of the first Ashes cricket Test match between England and AustraliaAFP
Australia's Usman Khawaja hits a boundary in the first over of their second innings on day four
Australia's Usman Khawaja hits a boundary in the first over of their second innings on day fourAFP
Joe Root celebrates with James Anderson after catching the ball to take the wicket of Australia's Travis Head
Joe Root celebrates with James Anderson after catching the ball to take the wicket of Australia's Travis HeadAFP
Australia's Usman Khawaja walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket for 65 runs on day five
Australia's Usman Khawaja walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket for 65 runs on day fiveAFP
Joe Root reacts after dropping a catch from a ball hit by Pat Cummins on day five
Joe Root reacts after dropping a catch from a ball hit by Pat Cummins on day fiveAFP
Cameron Green (R) walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket for 29 runs on day five
Cameron Green (R) walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket for 29 runs on day fiveAFP
Pat Cummins gets hit by a ball, thrown towards the stumps by England captain Ben Stokes
Pat Cummins gets hit by a ball, thrown towards the stumps by England captain Ben StokesAFP
Ben Stokes reacts after dropping a catch
Ben Stokes reacts after dropping a catchAFP
Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon add runs on to see out a famous win
Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon add runs on to see out a famous winAFP
Pat Cummins celebrates winning the first Ashes Test match
Pat Cummins celebrates winning the first Ashes Test matchAFP
Stuart Broad applauds as Pat Cummins celebrates with Nathan Lyon
Stuart Broad applauds as Pat Cummins celebrates with Nathan LyonAFP
Pat Cummins reacts as he leaves the pitch at the end of play on day five, with Australia 1-0 up in the series
Pat Cummins reacts as he leaves the pitch at the end of play on day five, with Australia 1-0 up in the seriesAFP
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