Sydney, Jan. 4 -- Just 45 overs were bowled on Day 1 of the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test between England and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground after the third session of the day allowed no play due to rain and bad light.

At stumps on Day 1, England's first innings was at 211/3 in 45 overs, with Joe Root (72* off 103 balls, including eight fours) and Harry Brook (78* off 92 deliveries, with the help of six fours and one six) staying unbeaten at the crease.

Root and Brook have stitched a crucial unbeaten 154 off 192 balls partnership for the fourth wicket. They have put England in a good position after the visitors didn't lose any wickets in the second session.

After the Tea Break, the third session didn't start due to bad lig...