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Posted: 2021-12-10 05:53:19

23rd over: England 65-2 (Malan 19, Root 1) One over before drinks, Joe Root on a pair, facing Hazlewood who got him in the first innings. Hazlewood is hunting that front pad. Root just about keeps him out. Then fourth ball of the over, hops in the air and flicks a straight delivery square for one important run.

Now then! A big appeal for caught behind off Malan. The Aussies are convinced. Umpire says no. They refer it - but there is no soundwave technology available in this Test. Another piece of equipment that failed and could not be replaced or repaired with the borders closed.

So the replay shows the ball very close to bat. Hot Spot shows nothing, but it often doesn’t with very fine edges, that then show up on the soundwave. On-field decision stands, with Malan fanning outside off stump at a ball that leapt on him. Not out. And not out next ball, as he edges between slip and gully for three!

That’s me for the day. Tim de Lisle is your guide and your lantern, next. Thanks for the company.

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