Root, Brook Dominate Rain-Hit Ashes Day 1; England Reaches 211/3

• Joe Root and Harry Brook forged an unbroken 154-run partnership for England.
• England ended Day 1 of the Ashes 5th Test at 211/3 against Australia.
• The day was cut short due to rain, bad light, and lightning risk at Sydney Cricket Ground.
• Captain Ben Stokes won the toss, electing to bat first.

Why It Matters: Root and Brook's strong partnership gave England the upper hand on a rain-affected Ashes Day 1.