• Australia’s Peter Nevill is bowled by England’s James Anderson. Philip Brown / Reuters
    Australia’s Peter Nevill is bowled by England’s James Anderson. Philip Brown / Reuters
  • England run out to bat at the start of Day 1. Gareth Copley / Getty Images
    England run out to bat at the start of Day 1. Gareth Copley / Getty Images
  • James Anderson celebrates taking the wicket of Adam Voges. Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
    James Anderson celebrates taking the wicket of Adam Voges. Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
  • Steven Finn celebrates bowling Australian captain Michael Clarke. Gareth Copley / Getty Images
    Steven Finn celebrates bowling Australian captain Michael Clarke. Gareth Copley / Getty Images
  • Alastair Cook looks dejected after being caught by Adam Voges. Ryan Pierse /G etty Images
    Alastair Cook looks dejected after being caught by Adam Voges. Ryan Pierse /G etty Images
  • David Warner survives a run out after a direct hit from Stuart Broad. Michael Steele / Getty Images)
    David Warner survives a run out after a direct hit from Stuart Broad. Michael Steele / Getty Images)
  • Australia’s Chris Rogers leaves the field after being dismissed. Philip Brown / Reuters
    Australia’s Chris Rogers leaves the field after being dismissed. Philip Brown / Reuters
  • Steven Finn, left, celebrates taking the wicket of Australia’s Steven Smith. Paul Ellis / AFP
    Steven Finn, left, celebrates taking the wicket of Australia’s Steven Smith. Paul Ellis / AFP
  • Ian Bell bats on Day 1 of the third Ashes Test. Paul Ellis / AFP
    Ian Bell bats on Day 1 of the third Ashes Test. Paul Ellis / AFP

James Anderson and England in command after Day 1 of Edgbaston Ashes Test — in pictures


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Day 1 of the third Ashes Test certainly belonged to England as James Anderson posted Ashes-best figures to hand the hosts early control. Here are the best pictures from the opening day.

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