Summary

  • Head's 85-ball century lifts Australia from 236-6

  • Robinson takes two wickets in two balls after tea

  • Warner (94) and Labuschagne (74) put on 156 for second wicket

  • Warner survives being bowled off a Stokes no-ball, and being dropped in the slips by Burns

  • Leach expensive as Aussies target England spinner

  • First Test, day two, Brisbane

  • Daily highlights programme on BBC iPlayer from 17:00

  1. Aus 10-1published at 6 overs

    And another fencer's leave from Marnus to finish the over.

    Ollie Robinson has another word or two. The Aussie chews on his gum. This could be quite the tussle.

  2. Aus 10-1published at 5.5 overs

    There's the first exaggerated swish of a leave from Marnus Labuschagne. That'll get old quickly.

  3. Postpublished at 23:56 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2021

    Phil Tufnell
    Former England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

    He left that and exposed all of off and middle stump.

  4. Aus 10-1published at 5.3 overs

    Robinson, with his tail up, gets bounce to Labuschagne first up. There's a follow-through and a stare.

    Tasty.

  5. Postpublished at 23:55 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2021

    Marnus Labuschagne is in early.

    How long until his first "no run!"?

  6. Postpublished at 23:54 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2021

    Phil Tufnell
    Former England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

    That's just what England needed. It's a beautiful line and length. It moved across a little and was well caught at third slip.

  7. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 5.2 overs

    Harris c Malan b Robinson 3 (Aus 10-1)

    Ollie Robinson strikes! Perfect timing for those needing a boost to prevent them going to bed.

    Robinson roars in delight as Marcus Harris nicks to third slip. We've heard all about how good Robinson could be in Australia and there was a bit of bounce there.

  8. Robinson shows the waypublished at 23:53 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2021

    Already, it is clear Ollie Robinson is bowling a good length - just like the Australians yesterday. Chris Woakes, however, is bowling too many full and short deliveries.

    Robinson
    Woakes
  9. get involved

    Get Involved - tips for staying awakepublished at 23:53 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2021

    #bbccricket

    Andrew Prosser: Tickle the roof of your mouth with your tongue. An old fighter pilot trick I believe.

    Ben Jacklin: Suck a lemon. It works, and is more enjoyable than watching England batting.

  10. Aus 10-0published at 5 overs

    Warner looks ever bit the imposing Aussie batter with white suncream smeared across his lips. He nods to Woakes after swaying out of the way of a bouncer with a hint of arrogance.

  11. Postpublished at 23:50 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2021

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent on BBC Test Match Special

    That was a generous half-volley. Warner just leant on it.

  12. Aus 10-0published at 4.1 overs

    We've got Wimbledon-like applause as Warner drives the first boundary of the day. Chris Woakes has to turn and stomp back to his mark.

  13. Postpublished at 23:48 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2021

    Geoff Lemon
    Australian journalist at the Gabba

    GabbaImage source, Geoff Lemon

    In Brisbane this morning it is bright, clear, and lovely. Blue skies and sunshine. There is a cloud front creeping in from the west that will supposedly culminate in the traditional afternoon thunderstorm, but for now it looks a good time to bat.

  14. Aus 6-0published at 4 overs

    Warner 3, Harris 3

    Is it too early for me to say it looks concerningly flat? Probably.

    Ollie Robinson wipes sweat from his forehead after beating Harris outside off again.

  15. How's stat?!published at 23:45 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2021

    Andy Zaltzman
    BBC Test Match Special statistician

    The last time England beat Australia after being bowled out for less than 150 in the first innings of the match, WG Grace was captain.

  16. Aus 5-0published at 3 overs

    My colleague Stephan Shemilt has just made the point that Chris Woakes would not have been high on many people's lists for the England bowler to bowl the first over at the Gabba 12 months ago. Don't forget about Jofra Archer and Olly Stone before we even get to the Broad-Anderson debate.

    Warner is looking busy already.

    WarnerImage source, Getty Images
  17. Postpublished at 23:41 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2021

    Steven Finn
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    When the sun comes out, the pitch gets harder, so it's almost more tempting to bowl shorter.

  18. Aus 4-0published at 2 overs

    It's a maiden to start from Robinson with another ball which beat the bat in amongst some accurate stuff. No sign of nerves from England's inexperienced bowler.

  19. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 23:38 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2021

    #bbccricket

    WarnerImage source, Getty Images

    Mickey Wallis: Come on lads. Let’s have Dodgy Dave and Mediocre Marcus nice and early…

  20. Aus 4-0published at 1.1 overs

    Ooooft.

    A lovely start from Ol-Rob, who beats Marcus Harris outside off stump. There's half an appeal from behind the stumps for a caught behind but the England bowler quickly shakes his head.