Brilliant Root Century Powers Early England Declaration in Ashes Opener

England declared their first innings at 393-8, the earliest declaration in an Ashes series.
Joe Root scored the first century of the Ashes for England since 2015.
England's aggressive approach under new leadership produced a high-scoring first innings.
Australia finished the day at 14-0 after facing a difficult 20-minute spell with the new ball in fading light.
The match began with a moment of silence to honor victims of a recent attack in Nottingham followed by the singing of the national anthems.