Ashes: 1st Test, Day 1
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England captain Michael Vaughan (second from left) is ready to toss the coin for the opening 2005 Ashes Test at Lord's on Thursday.
Australia captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and elected to bat.
The world champions brought in fast bowler Brett Lee at the expense of Michael Kasprowicz. Jason Gillespie, who was unwell two days earlier, was also named in the playing eleven.
Kevin Pietersen was awarded his first Test cap by England after impressive ODI performances.
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