Australia v England: "Has Joe Root proven himself to be world class?"

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

Joe Root ended his wait for a century in Australia, as Mitchell Starc took six wickets, on an eventful opening day of the second Test in Brisbane.

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

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