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Bob Willis says Moeen Ali holds the key to England’s hopes on day two of the first Ashes Test at Cardiff.

The view from Down Under as the Australian press digests Joe Root's ton and that Brad Haddin drop on day one of The Ashes.

Joe Root says his century for England against Australia on Day One of the Ashes in Cardiff is one of the most satisfying of his career

Root says how he felt last year is something he 'never wants to go through' again

Jonathan Liew: Opening day of first Test began with laughable ceremony but developed into enthralling spectacle which could set precedent for a great series

Once the evening shadows lengthened the old 'he bowls to the left, he bowls to the right' chant went up around the ground

Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood admits the tourists will have to come up with a plan to counter Joe Root if they are to enjoy success in The Investec Ashes this summer.

He's the newest addition to the Sky Sports commentary team.

Liam Norwell continued his superb season with a return of 6-41 as Gloucestershire bowled out Northamptonshire for 246 on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival despite a fine 104 from Alex Wakely.

Ashes 2015: It's day one in Cardiff as Alastair Cook's men look to make a positive start in their quest to reclaim the Ashes urn

Joe Root set his sights on punishing Australia all series after his counter-attacking ton got England out of a hole on the first day of The Investec Ashes.

Joe Root hit 134 from 166 balls to help England fight back from 43-3 to reach stumps on day one of the Ashes on 343-7.

Yorkshire looked every inch a team destined to retain their County Championship title as they beat Warwickshire by 174 runs at Edgbaston.

Ashes 2015: It's day one in Cardiff as Alastair Cook's men look to make a positive start in their quest to reclaim the Ashes urn

Joe Root was again the star for England, scoring 134 – his seventh Test hundred and second Ashes ton – on day one of the first Investec Ashes Test at Cardiff.

How different could things have been on day one of the 2015 Ashes, had Brad Haddin caught Joe Root second ball...

After his century at Cardiff, England's star man has more runs this year than any other player on the planet

Ashes 2015: It's day one in Cardiff as Alastair Cook's men look to make a positive start in their quest to reclaim the Ashes urn

Ashes 2015: It's day one in Cardiff as Alastair Cook's men look to make a positive start in their quest to reclaim the Ashes urn

Organisers criticised for laying on fireworks, choirs and three anthems - for England alone - before First Test in Cardiff

In-form Joe Root led England's recovery after Australia grabbed three early wickets on a rain-shortened first session in the opening Investec Ashes Test at Cardiff.

England captain Alastair Cook made a great start to the summer's Investec Ashes Series by winning the toss in the first Test against Australia.