(Reuters) - England captain Joe Root made the wrong decision by opting to bat first against Australia on a green pitch in the opening Ashes test at the Gabba after the tourists were dismissed for 147 on Wednesday, former skipper Nasser Hussain said.
Pat Cummins made a dream start to his Australia captaincy with a five-wicket haul as England were skittled by tea before rain brought the opening day of the test to an early close.
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