Australia v England: "Are Australia better at Bazball than England?"

GEORGE DOBELL and MELINDA FARRELL answer questions after day two of the second Ashes Test between Australia and England at the Gabba

Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith each made half-centuries as Australia surged into a 44-run lead against an erratic England on day two of the second Men's Ashes Test.

Chief correspondent George Dobell and Melinda Farrell answer your questions following day two at the Gabba.

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