England v India: "Is Jamie Smith too good to be batting at No.7?"

WATCH: MELINDA FARRELL and digital editor NICK HOWSON answer questions after day three of the second Test between England and India at Edgbaston

India are in complete control of the second Test against England, after establishing a 244-run lead with nine second-innings wickets in hand heading into day four.

Melinda Farrell and digital editor Nick Howson answer your questions following day three at Edgbaston.

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