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England's Harry Brook hits a six during play on day one of the fifth and final Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Sydney, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. () | Photo; AP/Mark Baker
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England's Joe Root, left, and teammate Harry Brook talk during play on day one of the fifth and final Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Mark Baker
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Australia's Steve Smith gestures during play on day one of the fifth and final Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Mark Baker
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England's Joe Root bats during play on day one of the fifth and final Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Mark Baker
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England's Harry Brook is congratulated by teammate Joe Root, left, after scoring 50 runs during play on day one of the fifth and final Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Mark Baker
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England's Joe Root gestures after scoring 50 runs during play on day one of the fifth and final Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Mark Baker
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England's Jacob Bethell reacts while batting during play on day one of the fifth and final Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Mark Baker
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England's Ben Duckett bats during play on day one of the fifth and final Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Mark Baker
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England's Zak Crawley bats during play on day one of the fifth and final Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Sydney. | Photo: AP/Mark Baker
