Australia seized firm control of the second Ashes Test on Day 2 at the Gabba. Half-centuries from opener Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and captain Steve Smith guided Australia to 378/6 at the end of Day 2, gaining a 44-run lead over the visitors.
England will face Australia in the second Ashes Test--a day-night, pink-ball match--at The Gabba in Brisbane from December 4. The Three Lions enter the contest with limited experience and an unconvincing record in pink-ball Tests. However, Ben Stokes looks forward to the challenge.
Former Australian Test captain Greg Chappell argues that the Ben Stokes-led England should keep the bold Bazball mindset but should improve its execution in order to achieve the desired results in Tests.
Joe Root faced a left-handed thrower during England's first training session at The Gabba in Brisbane, ahead of the second Ashes Test, a pink-ball match, as he worked on strategies to counter Australia's Mitchell Starc, who has frequently troubled the England batter, according to ESPNcricinf
Steven Smith could follow former West Indies batter Shivnarine Chanderpaul's style of sporting 'eye black' strips on his cheeks during the second Ashes Test at the Gabba in Brisbane, as per ESPNcricinfo.
England are likely to be dealt a huge blow ahead of the second Ashes Test as pacer Mark Wood is set to be ruled out of the Brisbane contest, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Mark Wood has expressed confidence in England's ability to bounce back after their bruising two-day defeat to Australia in the Ashes 2025-26 opener in Perth. Despite holding a strong 105-run lead with nine wickets in hand, England's batting collapse let Australia seize control, with Travis H
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc said he always looks to bowl aggressively after claiming seven wickets on the opening day of the first Ashes Test between Australia and England.
Australia bowled England out for 172 thanks to Mitchell Starc's career-best 7/58, but their batting collapsed in reply, ending Day 1 at 123/9 and trailing by 49. England's Harry Brook top-scored with 52, while captain Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse were the key architects in Austr
England have delayed naming their final playing 11 for the Ashes opener in Perth, keeping the decision on whether to include a spinner until Friday morning.
Brendan Doggett has begun bowling at full intensity ahead of the first Ashes Test in Perth and is now a strong chance to make his debut. With Josh Hazlewood and captain Pat Cummins ruled out, and several other quicks unavailable, Doggett is in line for a debut.