England v Australia day one snapshot

ENGLAND v AUSTRALIA FIRST TEST SNAPSHOT

STATE OF PLAY: Australia 284 all out. England 0-10.

MAN OF THE DAY: Steve Smith. With wickets falling all around him the former skipper showed once again his class with a brilliant 144. Looked like he'd never been away in his first Test match since his 12-month ban following the sandpaper affair.

KEY MOMENT: With Australia teetering on the brink at 8-122, the arrival of Peter Siddle (44) to join Smith at the crease revived the innings in a partnership of 88, seizing momentum and hauling the tourists back into the game.

STAT OF THE DAY: In his last eight innings against England, Smith has now spent over 42 hours at the crease.

QUOTE OF THE DAY: "It's been a long time coming. I am proud I was able to pull the team out of trouble. I am pleased I was able to dig in and fight through those tough periods." Steve Smith on his magnificent return to Test cricket.