England v India: Ladybirds, over rates & a bad batch of cows

WATCH: GEORGE DOBELL and MELINDA FARRELL answer questions after day one of the third Test between England and India at Lord's

Joe Root hit an unbeaten 99 as England held India at bay on day one of the third Test at Lord's

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

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