• England 302 & 33-2; Australia 328
• Tourists jolted by two late wickets after Smith carves out leadAfter two soporific sessions at the Gabba,the stadium came to life as the sun started to dip. First the 30000 locals roared their approval at a superb, tough-earned century by Australia’s captain, and Steve Smith,who has imposed himself on this series at the earliest opportunity. Then there was joyous celebration at the departure of England’s former captain Alastair Cook, in time-honoured fashion at this modern cricketing Colosseum.
England began their moment innings with a deficit of 26. By the time they had cleared it two wickets had gone, and first Cook to the opener’s sucker punch. Josh Hazlewood,the least impressive of the Australian pacemen in the first innings, propelled a bouncer; Cook hooked without control and Mitchell Starc on the long-leg boundary held a fine tumbling catch.
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Source: guardian.co.uk