Another lively session of Test cricket after Australian opener Jake Weatherald slammed his maiden half-century as Australia are 204 runs behind England's first innings total (334) at the end of the first session of Day 2 of the second Test at the Gabba, Brisbane, on Friday.
Joe Root and Jofra Archer scripted history as the duo recorded the highest 10th wicket partnership in a day-night Test match. Root and Archer achieved this milestone during Day 1 of the second Ashes Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday.
Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has opened up about his omission from the second Test of the five-match Ashes series against England in Brisbane on Thursday. Lyon also revealed whether he had spoken with Australian management.
Mitchell Starc achieved this milestone during the second session of Day 1 of the pink-ball Test against England, dismissing Harry Brook, Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope at the Gabba, Brisbane, on Thursday.
Pat Cummins is in contention for a sensational return to Australia's playing XI for the second Test against England at the Gabba, with selectors set to take a final call on Wednesday afternoon following a further inspection at the pitch
Australia has a massive psychological advantage heading into Brisbane, with a Travis Head hitting exhibition knocking out England clean in two days at Optus Stadium in Perth, as the left-hander's 83-ball 123 helped them chase down 205 runs in a low-scoring contest dominated by pacers.
While stand-in captain Pat Cummins continued to make steady progress from his own lower-back issue, Khawaja was the centre of attention in the adjacent nets, where team medical staff closely monitored a fitness test on Monday afternoon.
Mark Wood was out of the England Test set-up for nine months after having surgery on his left knee. The right-arm pacer made his comeback to the side during the first Ashes Test in Perth, which the Three Lions lost by eight wickets. Wood bowled 11 overs in the Perth Test.
Australia captain Pat Cummins is likely to be named for the second Ashes Test against England in Brisbane. The second Test will be played at the iconic Gabba, starting from December 4.
The 35-year-old Mitchell Starc's recent mastery of the wobble seam delivery, which relies more on purchase from the pitch than movement through the air, has helped him a lot during the opening Test against England in Perth, which the hosts won by eight wickets.
Australian skipper Steve Smith praised Travis Head's match-winning hundred against England in the first Ashes Test, calling it "out of this world" and said it was a day where "everything went his way".
Australia's opening batter Travis Head described the past two days of the first Ashes Test as "unbelievable" with emotions running high and praised England's resilience, but emphasised the importance of seizing the opportunity.