Brisbane(November 23, 2017): England captain Joe Root won the toss and chose to bat first in the opening Ashes test against Australia in Brisbane, with the hosts confirming opener David Warner and batsman Shaun Marsh were fit to play.
Australian skipper Steve Smith confirmed he would have chosen to bat but hoped the overcast conditions would help his bowling attack.Debutant Cameron Bancroft received his baggy green from Geoff Marsh, with all the teammates on hand to witness the emotional moment for Australian Test cricketer No.451.
Australia XI: Warner, Bancroft, Khawaja, Smith (c), Handscomb, SMarsh, Paine, Starc, Cummins, Hazlewood, Lyon
England XI: Cook, Stoneman, Vince, Root (c), Malan, Moeen, Bairstow (wk), Woakes, Broad, Ball, Anderson
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