Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow dropped crucial chances for England as Mitch Marsh capitalised and Mark Wood hit top speed on his return. Here's the five things you missed overnight on day one of the third Ashes Test at Headingley.
1. David Warner reverts to typeDavid Warner had an absolute nightmare the last time he toured England, averaging less than 10 across the five Tests andThis series started on a similar note, but Warner did score 66 pivotal runs in the first innings of the Lord's Test.
England's decision to bowl first was immediately justified, and there was more trouble coming down the pike for Australia.One of the main things England missed from its attack in the opening two Tests was the addition of genuine pace, the sort that scares and thrills in equal measure, and tests a batter's resolve as much as their skill.
Wood ended his first innings back in the Test team since December with 5-34 from 11.4 overs, including masterminded Australia's post-tea collapse that got the game back on English terms.Wood should have had a second just before lunch, but once again, Jonny Bairstow failed to take a chance behind the stumps when Travis Head flicked the ball off his hip and the ball flew down the leg side.
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