Aus 398-7published at 132 overs
That's more like it! Stuart Broad drops short and Usman Khawaja crunches a pull shot through mid-wicket. Lovely.
Summary
Crawley (0) reprieved by Starc no-ball
Australia declare on 416-8 - play can continue until 07:30 GMT
Khawaja, dropped on 28 by Root, makes century on return to team
Broad the pick of England bowlers with five wickets
Stokes unable to bowl because of side injury sustained bowling short balls
Daily highlights on BBC iPlayer from 17:00 GMT
Aus 398-7published at 132 overs
Postpublished at 06:45 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2022
Alex Hartley
England spinner on BBC Test Match Special
Image source, Getty ImagesIt's been a strange passage of play. Not really much happening. England trying to take wickets, and Australia just ticking along.
From the press boxpublished at 06:43 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2022
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End of twitter postAus 393-7published at 131 overs
Just a single from Mark Wood's latest over.
Jim Maxwell ends his commentary stint by pleading for some shots to be played. I couldn't agree more, Jim.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 06:40 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2022
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Mark Hodgson: Only two English batsmen (Malan and Root) have scored more runs than Khawaja in this series. Incredible.
Postpublished at 06:38 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2022
Alex Hartley
England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialI thought Australia might have wanted a pop at England in the last 40 minutes or so but they just seem happy ticking along at the moment.
Aus 392-7published at 130 overs
Two singles off the over. Australia are plodding along at the moment.
There are around 50 minutes until close.
Postpublished at 06:35 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2022
Stuart Broad replaces James Anderson.
He's picked up three wickets today to add to his one yesterday.
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Vinod: Watching Ashes from US prior to the Ind-SA match. This same Australia team got thumped by India's third string - just shows how sub-par England are.
Aus 390-7published at 129 overs
Maybe a bit more intent from Mitchell Starc.
He drives for a couple through mid off, before pulling behind square for four. Jonny Bairstow didn't pick that up at all - he started running the wrong way.
Mark Wood gets a bit of a back rub/cuddle from James Anderson at the end of the over. Wood has given it absolutely everything.
Postpublished at 06:31 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2022
Steven Finn
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialAustralia have been disciplined and have really ground England down. Ben Stokes has been a big loss. Australia's philosophy will be that runs in the first innings will be more valuable, even though it would be nice to give England a tricky period this evening.
What have you missed?published at 06:30 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2022
It's been a day of steady accumulation from Australia, with Usman Khawaja at the helm.
Khawaja has made his ninth Test century in his first match in the whites for two years to put Australia on top.
Steve Smith made 67 a little earlier before he was dismissedd by Stuart Broad, who has been the pick of the bowlers with four wickets.
There's an injury concern on the horizon for England though. Ben Stokes pulled up midway through an over and, although he has returned to the field, he has not bowled since.
Postpublished at 06:29 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2022
Jim Maxwell
BBC Test Match SpecialAustralia may also think that it's hot and humid out there so why not keep England out there a bit longer and let them suffer.
Aus 384-7published at 128 overs
Usman Khawaja blocks and leaves a maiden from James Anderson.
Nobody is in any rush.
Postpublished at 06:27 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2022
Steven Finn
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialAustralia trust Usman Khawaja and Mitchell Starc to build a total and let their batters do the work now. But as soon as they get down to Scott Boland and Nathan Lyon they may well decide it's better to spend time bowling at England.
Aus 384-7published at 127.3 overs
After a lengthy chat between Stuart Broad, Joe Root and the umpire James Anderson continues after the drinks break.
It is starting to get a fair bit darker over the SCG.
Postpublished at 06:24 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2022
Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on BBC Test Match SpecialThere's 18 overs to go today, and the scheduled close is 18:30 Sydney time (07:30 GMT) so there is a bit of conversation as to whether they carry on batting or put England in.
Postpublished at 06:23 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2022
Steven Finn
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialIt's been a hearty effort from Mark Wood. Joe Root has arm around him and is saying 'you've deserved more than you have today'. Australia are well in control of the game here. There's enough in the pitch to suggest it won't be easy to bat on. Usman Khawaja has batted superbly.
Postpublished at 06:22 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2022
In case you're just checking in for the first time today, England have taken four wickets today.
Stuart Broad has three - Steve Smith, Cameron Green and Pat Cummins - while Joe Root removed Alex Carey.
Postpublished at 06:21 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2022
Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on BBC Test Match SpecialHe reviewed that instantly. Mitchell Starc knew he wasn't out. You can't blame England for appealing.