Cricket – The Ashes – Australia v England – Second Test – The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia – December 4, 2025 General view outside the stadium before the second test REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Dec 4 : Australia sprung a surprise by dropping veteran spinner Nathan Lyon and picking Michael Neser in a four-prong seam attack for the second Ashes test starting in Brisbane on Thursday.
England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat first.
Australia lead the five-test series 1-0 after winning the series-opener in Perth by eight wickets.