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Tom Simpson

Ashes 2013-14: Australia v England, fifth Test, day one - in pictures

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Michael Clarke and Alastair Cook at the toss - England won, the first time this has happened in this series, and Cook chose to let Australia bat first Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images
Ashes fifth test day 1: Ashes fifth test day 1
England's debutants, Gary Ballance, Scott Borthwick and Boyd Rankin walk onto the pitch to represent England in international Test cricket for the first time Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images
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Alastair Cook seemingly channelling Jay-Z. Will England be able to kick this dirt off their collective shoulders? Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
Ashes fifth test day 1: Ashes fifth test day 1
The home team sing the Australian national anthem, with the crowd standing in solidarity behind them Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
Ashes fifth test day 1: Ashes fifth test day 1
The pressure is on England's James Anderson as he bowls the first over at the SCG Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA
Ashes fifth test day 1: Ashes fifth test day 1
The bails go flying as the first wicket of the Test falls to Stuart Broad. David Warner is bowled out for 16, to make it 22-1 Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
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Stuart Broad is congratulated by the England team, though their celebrations seem muted Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
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Shane Watson jumps to avoid a vicious bouncer from Boyd Rankin Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
Ashes fifth test day 1: Ashes fifth test day 1
Ben Stokes jumps to make a catch from Shane Watson – the ball slips through his fingers, and it's not to be Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Action Images
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Chris Rogers's is the second wicket to fall – a poorly judged shot sees him edge a foot-high delivery onto his own stumps. Australia stand at 51-2 Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
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Australia's third wicket falls: Clarke turns to see himself caught out by Ian Bell at second slip Photograph: Rick Rycroft/AP
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James Anderson appeals to the umpire after a delivery caught Watson out lbw shortly before lunch. Australia are at 94 for four Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
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Boyd Rankin looks down in despair as he is forced to leave the pitch on his Test debut due to a hamstring injury Photograph: Greg Wood/AFP/Getty Images
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Shortly after play resumes, George Bailey falls victim to Alastair Cook. A delivery from Broad sends an edge to the England captain, who initially fumbles it, but manages to hold on to claim the wicket to make it 97-5 Photograph: Rick Rycroft/AP
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James Anderson holds his head after an appeal for lbw on Brad Haddin is rejected by the umpire Photograph: Rob Griffith/AP
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Kevin Pietersen takes the opportunity to have a stretch during a break in play Photograph: Rick Rycroft/AP
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England's struggle with the hostile crowd continues unabated at the SCG. Well illustrated by this sign directed at Alastair Cook Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
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The maker of the sign has gone to the trouble of marking both sides. This time it's Stuart Broad who bears the brunt of the fans' distaste Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
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Ben Stokes bowls a delivery to Brad Haddin as England start to suffer at the hands of the Australian batting Photograph: Matt King/Getty Images
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Brad Haddin leaves the field after being caught by Alastair Cook. A great innings saw him fire out 75 runs to bring Australia's tally to 225-6 Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
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Steve Smith hits out during a fantastic innings as it starts to look like England are losing control Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images
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Mitchell Johnson sends the ball into the sky, but his hopes of a boundary are dashed when the balls finds its way into the hands of substitute fielder Joe Root after a run from mid on. Borthwick's maiden wicket for England brings the score to 269 for seven Photograph: Steve Christo/ Steve Christo/Steve Christo Photography/Corbis
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Ben Stokes of England is congratulated by team mates after Ryan Harris is caught out by James Anderson after adding 22 runs to Australia's tally, to bring their total to 325 for eight Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
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A third wicket for Ben Stokes: Peter Siddle edging to wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow. Despite the wickets falling, Steve Smith remains not out, with a rapidly growing tally of runs Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
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Steve Smith roars out as he scores his century, to the adulation of the crowd Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
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Steve Smith ends the innings at 115 not out, with Australia opening the first day with a score of 326 all out Photograph: Brett Hemmings/Getty Images
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With a solid innings to answer to, England find their first wicket falling after just 6 runs as Michael Carberry sends the ball into the hands of Nathan Lyon at leg slip Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Action Images
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Australia leave the field after a solid day's work. England cannot afford another collapse on the second day Photograph: Brett Hemmings/Getty Images
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