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Nathan Lyon was dropped from Australia’s XI for the second Ashes Test, described by officials as a one-test decision.
Joe Root starred for England, ending day one unbeaten at 135 as England rebuilt after an early collapse.
Zak Crawley praised Root as England’s innings steadied, calling Root’s knock phenomenal.
Mitchell Starc reinforced Australia’s pace attack, taking six wickets in the first innings.
Australia’s chair of selectors, George Bailey, called Lyon’s omission a one-Test decision.
England’s lower order contributed in a key stand for the final wicket partnership to lift the innings.
England’s Crawley credited Root for stabilising England’s innings after a rough start.
Root’s 135 marked a dominant England performance on day one in Brisbane.
The day ended with England in a strong position despite a later collapse, thanks to a late partnership.
The Guardian’s coverage framed Lyon’s reaction and Root’s performance as central to the day’s narrative.

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Australia may bring Pat Cummins back for the second Ashes Test, affecting pace and spin balance.
Cummins’ fitness status keeps Australia guessing the night before a Test at the Gabba.
The decision impacts whether Lyon remains in the attack or shifts to another role with Cummins.
Possible lineup changes could include Beau Webster in the middle order if Cummins returns.
Australia could balance pace and spin by replacing Brendan Doggett if Cummins plays alongside Lyon.
Travis Head and Josh Inglis could alternate in the opening and batting slots depending on the plan.
The pink-ball format adds tactical nuance, with late-day bowling plans likely to influence selection.
The Spin column adviser notes Starc as a ‘devastating weapon’ for the batters facing pink ball.
England's team selection included a top-order T20 starter at No. 8 to bolster spin options.
The preview underlines that the series has been long in buildup and remains in flux.

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Starc took six for 71 to lead Australia’s bowling and keep the match in balance at the Gabba.
Australia left out Nathan Lyon, prompting debate over the need for a spinner in the conditions.
England fought back, with Joe Root guiding the innings and reaching a composed unbeaten century.
The day featured a battle between Australia’s pace attack and England’s battering effort against pace and bounce.
Lyon’s absence left questions about Australia’s balance and selection strategy for Pink-Ball Tests.
Australia’s mixed spell of backup quicks yielded limited rewards, underscoring Starc’s workload.
The day left Australia with England 325 for nine, still in a position to push for an advantage on day two.
The Guardian frames Starc as the sole performer carrying Australia’s burden in this conditions.
Sridwell-like early pressure from Starc kept England honest before Root’s decisive innings.
The article notes a broader debate about selection philosophy in Australia’s modern Ashes lineups.

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