Carey's Emotional Century, Khawaja's 82 Propel Australia to Strong Position in 3rd Ashes Test

• Alex Carey scored an emotional 106, his first Ashes century, dedicated to his late father, putting Australia in a strong position.
• Usman Khawaja contributed a crucial 82 runs, stepping in for the ill Steve Smith, helping Australia reach 326/8 on Day 1.
• Australia finished Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test at 326 for 8 wickets after captain Pat Cummins chose to bat first in Adelaide.
• England's Jofra Archer was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for 29 runs amidst challenging hot conditions.
• Players wore black armbands and observed a minute of silence in tribute to victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting.

Why It Matters: Carey's century and Khawaja's 82 give Australia a commanding lead on Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test.