Root plundered a 41st century before becoming the ninth wicket to fall
England's Joe Root bats during play on day two of the fifth and final Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Sydney (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
SYDNEY: England were all out for 384 in their first innings of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia on Monday, with Joe Root hitting a majestic 160.
The tourists resumed on 211-3 with Root on 72 and Harry Brook 78 at a sold-out Sydney Cricket Ground.
Root plundered a 41st century before becoming the ninth wicket to fall.
Brook chipped in with 84 and Jamie Smith 46.
Michael Neser was the pick of the bowlers with 4-60.
Australia lead the five-Test series 3-1 after victories in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide, which saw them retain the urn.
England restored pride with a lightning-quick win inside two days at Melbourne.
( Source : AFP )
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