The Independent - 06.08.2019

TUESDAY 6 AUGUST 2019

Australia tear down England’s

fortress to leave Root’s side in a

spin

England 374 & 146

Australia 146 & 487-7 dec. (win by 251 runs)

Joe Root trudges off the field en route to losing the first Test (AFP/Getty)

JONATHAN LIEW

AT EDGBASTON

Sport/Cricket