Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting rings the five minute bell ahead of day one

It was bright, sunny and lovely conditions for cricket on the first day at Lord's

Peter Nevill of Australia recieves his Baggy Green Cap from former Australian Captain Steve Waugh

Moeen Ali gave England the breakthrough with the wicket of David Warner

Chris Rogers got his 8th fifty in 9 innings as Australia powered on

Steven Smith put on a good partnership with Rogers

Ben Stokes is disappointed after a dropped catch

Chris Rogers continued his wonderful run of form to get his fifth Test ton

Steven Smith raced ahead of Rogers to get his first ton at Lord's

Chris Rogers and Smith put on a record stand for the 2nd wicket

The Australian Team celebrate as Chris Rogers of Australia brings up his 150 runs during day one of the 2nd Investec Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 16, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.