The Ashes Daily: Root and Brook put England on top on day one in stormy Sydney

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A broadcaster declares 'spin bowling is officially dying in Australian test cricket' as pitches become uniform and lack variety.

Analysis of the first day of the Sydney Ashes Test, where England's Joe Root and Harry Brook built a strong partnership after early wickets. The discussion heavily critiques Australia's historic decision not to field a spinner at the SCG, linking it to a broader decline in pitch variety and spin bowling in the country.

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