Emma John offers her thoughts on day three of the first Test before Adam Collins and Geoff Lemon share their views from the Gabba
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Do you know a lost cause when you see one? Emma hails the nerveless Joe Root and Dawid Malan for refusing to fold on day three of the first Test, setting up a proper contest at the Gabba.
Adam and Geoff echo those thoughts as the
England pair showed excellent temperament, with the rules of Test
Cricket continuing to be thrown out of the window and giving Australia plenty to think about.