The Cricket Debate podcast: Jos Buttler and Dom Bess keep Pakistan at bay

England appeared down and out on day three at Lord's until Jos Buttler and Dom Bess revived home hopes in the first Test.

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Bob Willis and Nick Compton join presenter Charles Colville to reflect on how an unbroken seventh-wicket stand of 125 has, at the very least, extended the opening Test of the summer into a fourth day.

But can the home side now turn a seemingly lost cause into a miraculous victory?

Bob is encouraged by the signs that Buttler can transform his white-ball form into Test success - but says it's a small crumb of comfort when England's much-vaunted top-order lacks any sense of consistency.

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So what's the solution? Nick explains why he'd love to see Alastair Cook bat at number three and Joe Root at four - which begs a big question. Who on earth is going to open?

The pair also reflect on the achievements and character of Bess, who chalked up his maiden fifty in his first Test - and his first match at Lord's!

Plus, we guide you through the latest on the news that Sri Lanka Cricket has offered its "fullest co-operation" with the International Cricket Council over allegations of plans to fix matches in the country.

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Watch day four of the first Test between England and Pakistan from 10am, Sunday on Sky Sports Cricket with The Cricket Debate to follow at 7pm.