04-08-2019 19:43 via theguardian.com

Australia take control after batsmen turn the screw on England

• Australia 284 & 487-7dec; England 374 & 13-0
• Steve Smith and Matthew Wade hit tons to build 384-run leadSteve Smith completed a majestic return to Test cricket with his second century in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston to leave England scrapping to salvage a result.Smith, back in the Baggy Green 16 months after being banned for his role in the sandpaper scandal, followed a brilliant 144 on day one with an equally fine 142 on day four to become just the fifth Australian to hit
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