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Root's legacy-defining century, Starc making history: Pink-ball Test day one ends with a good omen for England

Brisbane, December 4: The first day of the second Ashes Test at Brisbane, a pink-ball affair was an action-packed one, with the day ending in England's favour. Highlights of the day were Joe Root finally shutting down the chatter with his maiden Test ton in Australia and Aussie left-armer Mitchell Starc taking a six-fer, going past Pakistani legend Wasim Akram to become the most successful left-armed pacer ever in Tests.

Akram still the pinnacle: Aussie star Starc after surpassing left-arm pacer's 414-wicket mark in Tests

Brisbane, December 4: Australian pace legend Mitchell Starc, who surpassed Pakistan's 'Sultan of Swing' Wasim Akram for most wickets by a left-arm pacer in Test cricket history, said that for him, Akram is "still the pinnacle and better".

Joe Root finally breaks century drought in Australia, scores legacy-defining ton during Brisbane pink-ball Test

Brisbane, November 4: England superstar batter Joe Root finally achieved his long-overdue maiden Test century on Australian soil on Thursday.

Ashes 2nd Test: Root ends century-drought in Australia as England reach 325/9 despite Starc's 6-71

Brisbane, Dec 4: Joe Root finally struck his maiden Test hundred in Australia while Mitchell Starc bagged another six-wicket haul as England and Australia shared the honours on the opening day of the second Test of the Ashes series in the Day/Night encounter at the Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday.

England face tough pink-ball challenge but Stokes confident against Aussies

Brisbane, December 3: England will face Australia in the second Ashes Test--a day-night, pink-ball match--at The Gabba in Brisbane from December 4. The Three Lions enter the contest with limited experience and an unconvincing record in pink-ball Tests. However, Ben Stokes looks forward to the challenge.

Stats and stars align in Australia's favour for the pink-ball Ashes Test against England

Brisbane, December 2: Australia is all set to take on England in their second Ashes Test, a pink-ball affair, starting from Thursday onwards. Leading up to the match, the stats and stars are both aligning in favour of Aussies, who have earned the rightful moniker of 'pink-ball wizards'.

CA confirm hosting pink-ball Tests in future home Ashes amid Root's criticism

New Delhi, Dec 2: Cricket Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to staging day-night Tests in future home Ashes series, brushing aside fresh debate sparked by England batter Joe Root over the format's place in the historic rivalry.

Joe Root works on strategies to counter Mitchell Starc ahead of pink-ball Ashes Test in Brisbane

Brisbane, November 30: Joe Root faced a left-handed thrower during England's first training session at The Gabba in Brisbane, ahead of the second Ashes Test, a pink-ball match, as he worked on strategies to counter Australia's Mitchell Starc, who has frequently troubled the England batter, according to ESPNcricinfo.

Ashes: Labuschagne avoids Khawaja's selection talks, says decision 'up to people above my pay grade'

Brisbane, Dec 1: Ahead of the second Ashes Test, Marnus Labuschagne highlighted Usman Khawaja’s sustained excellence but avoided offering an opinion on whether the veteran should be retained for this week’s pink-ball game here at The Gabba.

Travis Head happy to keep opening amid Usman Khawaja debate ahead pink-ball Test in Brisbane

Brisbane, November 30: Travis Head is "happy" to continue opening the innings for Australia amid the ongoing Usman Khawaja debate ahead of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. The second Test against England will be held at the iconic Gabba, starting December 4. The second Test of the five-match series will be a pink-ball Test.

I personally don't think so: Joe Root questions need for Pink-Ball Test in upcoming Ashes clash

Brisbane, November 30: Joe Root has raised doubts over whether the Ashes really needs to feature a pink-ball Test, ahead of Thursday's day-night match in Brisbane, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Root questions need for pink-ball Test in Ashes: A series like this, does it need it?

New Delhi, Nov 30: England batter Joe Root questions the necessity of a pink-ball Test in the Ashes as England prepares for their day-night clash against Australia in Brisbane.

PMXI declare at 308/8 against England XI in Canberra pink-ball clash ahead of second Ashes Test

Canberra, November 29: The Prime Minister's XI (PMXI) ended Day 1 strongly as they declared the innings for 308/8 against England XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. The two-day pink-ball match between PMXI and ENG serves as a crucial tune-up for hopeful players on both sides ahead of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, also a pink-ball fixture.

Ashes: Pink-ball Test is a bit of lottery, says Stuart Broad

New Delhi, Nov 28: Former England cricketer Stuart Broad believes England's chances in the Brisbane Test will be based on the fact how well they utilise the "lottery" with the pink ball.

Travis Head at number five best for pink-ball Test against England: Aaron Finch

New Delhi, November 26: Former Australia captain Aaron Finch feels that hard-hitter Travis Head is best suited in the middle-order for Australia during the second Test against England in Brisbane. The second Test between Australia and England will be a pink-ball Test, starting December 4.

Ashes: Finch feels 'explosive' Travis Head will have more impact in middle-order in Pink-ball Test

New Delhi, Nov 26: Former Australia captain Aaron Finch says Travis Head should play as a middle-order batter for the day-night Test at the Gabba, even after his explosive century as a stand-in opener in Perth.

Wouldn't play Lyon....: Tom Moody names all-rounder as replacement for pink-ball Test against England

Melbourne, November 25: Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody called for veteran spinner Nathan Lyon to be omitted from the second Ashes Test squad, starting from November 29 at Brisbane as a pink-ball day-night match, saying that it is "hard to get a spinner in contest" during such matches and he would rather have all-rounder Beau Webster strengthening the batting line-up.

There's not going to be a lot they can get out of it...: Siddle backs England mainstays missing two-day pink-ball tour match

Melbourne, November 25: Former Australian pacer Peter Siddle opined that England would not benefit from playing a day-night tour match against the Prime Minister XI in Canberra as the Manuka Oval pitch and the one at Brisbane, where the second Ashes Test will take place, are "two totally different surfaces".

PM's XI to face England XI in two-day pink ball match ahead of Ashes day-night Test

Melbourne, July 29: Cricket Australia has confirmed that the Prime Minister’s XI will take on an England Men’s XI in a two-day, day-night fixture at Manuka Oval on November 29 and 30

I'll cherish this for a long time: Mitchell Starc reflects on milestone Jamaica Test

Kingston, July 15: Mitchell Starc may have stolen the show with a fiery spell in Jamaica, but the veteran Australian pacer admitted that the Test match felt uncomfortable for him though certainly not when he had the ball in hand, as per ESPNcricinfo.

It's quite funny, I'm playing the 100th in a pink-ball game: Starc reflects on his 100th test

New Delhi, July 11: Ahead of his 100th Test of his career, Australian pacer Mitchell Starc said it's quite funny that he's playing his 100th test match in a pink-ball game, reported ESPNcricinfo.