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The Ashes: Wasteful England hand Australia the initiative at the Gabba

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Dec 5, 202538:42

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Reaction to a second day in Brisbane that saw England miss out on putting heat on the hosts

Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath and Jonathan Agnew join Simon Mann to discuss a frustrating day for England in Brisbane. Plus, we hear from Joe Root after this first Ashes century in Australia.

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