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The Ashes 2021-22 Boxing Day Test, day one

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Australia head into the third test at the MCG needing only a draw to retain The Ashes.

David Warner bats during Australia's first innings.

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David Warner bats during Australia's first innings.Credit:Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Marcus Harris and David Warner enter the field for Australia's first innings after England were all out for 185.

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Marcus Harris and David Warner enter the field for Australia's first innings after England were all out for 185.Credit:Chris Hopkins

Scott Boland celebrates after taking his first test wicket dismissing Mark Wood of England.

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Scott Boland celebrates after taking his first test wicket dismissing Mark Wood of England.Credit:Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Scott Boland of Australia celebrates with teammates after taking his first test wicket.

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Scott Boland of Australia celebrates with teammates after taking his first test wicket.Credit:Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

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Nathan Lyon celebrates after dismissing Jos Buttler.

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Nathan Lyon celebrates after dismissing Jos Buttler.Credit:Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Ben Stokes slices a Cameron Green delivery to Nathan Lyon to be dismissed.

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Ben Stokes slices a Cameron Green delivery to Nathan Lyon to be dismissed.Credit:Chris Hopkins

England's Ben Stokes bats against Australia.

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England's Ben Stokes bats against Australia.Credit:Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP Photo

Mitchell Starc celebrates with teammates after dismissing England captain Joe Root.

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Mitchell Starc celebrates with teammates after dismissing England captain Joe Root.Credit:Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Despite a poor day by England, their fans enjoyed the atmosphere on day one of the Boxing Day test.

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Despite a poor day by England, their fans enjoyed the atmosphere on day one of the Boxing Day test.Credit:Chris Hopkins

A dejected Joe Root after being dismissed by Mitchell Starc.

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A dejected Joe Root after being dismissed by Mitchell Starc.Credit:Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

David Warner celebrates after catching Dawid Malan off Pat Cummins.

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David Warner celebrates after catching Dawid Malan off Pat Cummins. Credit:Chris Hopkins

Pat Cummins celebrates after dismissing Dawid Malan.

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Pat Cummins celebrates after dismissing Dawid Malan.Credit:Quinn Rooney//Getty Images

The MCG crowd celebrate a wicket on day one.

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The MCG crowd celebrate a wicket on day one.Credit:Chris Hopkins

England's Joe Root bats against Australia.

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England's Joe Root bats against Australia.Credit:Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP Photo

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Australian fans celebrate on day one of the Boxing Day test.

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Australian fans celebrate on day one of the Boxing Day test.Credit:Chris Hopkins

Pat Cummins celebrates the early wicket of Haseeb Hameed.

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Pat Cummins celebrates the early wicket of Haseeb Hameed.Credit:Chris Hopkins

Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates taking the wicket of England's Haseeb Hameed.

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Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates taking the wicket of England's Haseeb Hameed.Credit:Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP Photo

Cricket fans Richard Rudzki, Scott Patterson, Teddy Rudzki and father Stefan outside the MCG ahead of the Boxing Day test

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Cricket fans Richard Rudzki, Scott Patterson, Teddy Rudzki and father Stefan outside the MCG ahead of the Boxing Day testCredit:Chris Hopkins

Dawid Malan of England bats on day one.

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Dawid Malan of England bats on day one.Credit:Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Australia's Scott Boland bowls to England's Joe Root.

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Australia's Scott Boland bowls to England's Joe Root. Credit:Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP Photo