# ENG v PAK - Third Test - Day One - Is Root's Form A Worry & Has Gay Done Enough To Get On The Plane To South Africa?!

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Podcast: [Following On: talkSPORT's cricket show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/following-on-talksport-s-cricket-show-808643)
Published: 2026-09-09T18:11:52+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/cricketweekpodcast/episodes/eng-v-pak-third-test-day-one-is-roots-form-a-worry-has-gay-d
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Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Cricket Broadcaster and Writer Behram Qazi to look back at Day 1 of the third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston, with England closing on 156-4, a lead of 23 runs. They reflect on an action-packed day featuring 14 wickets, debate whether Emilio Gay has secured a spot on England's tour of South Africa this winter, and discuss whether we should worry about Joe Root's form with the bat, after he was dismissed lbw in 7 of his last 8 innings. Behram also reflects on another difficult day with the bat for Pakistan as they suffer the same problems despite making several changes. Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of the third Test between England and Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @Harmy611 @DeafMango Hosts: Jon Norman, Steve Harmison & Behram Qazi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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