Ashes 2015, 1st Test, Day 1

Joe Root led England's fightback with a superb fifty

Gary Ballance also went past fifty and was involved in a good partnership with Joe Root.

Josh Hazlewood of Australia celebrates after taking the wicket of Adam Lyth

England captain Alastair Cook leads out his team on day one

Alastair Cook won the toss and opted to bat first on a slow pitch.

Australia fans walk to the ground before day one of the first Ashes Test in Cardiff.

There was an extensive opening ceremony in place despite a delay due to rain

Brad Haddin celebrates dismissing England captain Alastair Cook off the bowling of Nathan Lyon

Mitchell Starc got Ian Bell with a typically quick delivery that swung in late

Joe Root recorded his 7th Test ton and his second Ashes ton to give England the upper hand

Mitchell Starc celebrates after taking the wicket of Ben Stokes for 52.

Joe Root received a standing ovation as he left the field after being dismissed for 134 by Mitchell Starc.

Josh Hazlewood struck late in the day to dismiss Jos Buttler to leave England at 343/7 at stumps.