Australia seal crushing win in first Ashes Test as England collapse

Australia take 1–0 lead after 251-run win at EdgbastonEngland tormented by Nathan Lyon and Pat CumminsThe end for England was swift, ugly and emphatic: they were bundled out for 146 by 3.15pm. At the conclusion of a cacophonous Ashes Test all the noise came from the Australia fans in the Hollies Stand: “Same old Aussies. Always winning,” they chanted. It was a numbing defeat for Joe Root’s team, who had been ahead for two days but after five were overwhelmed by 251 runs.