Brydon Carse believes England can once again hit Australia with pace in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, despite the expected absence of Mark Wood.

Day-night Test cricket brings its challenges and Australia are seasoned in the Gabba's quirks - but touring teams have prevailed before

There are two other instances of nine outfield catches in a first-class match: by Warwickshire's Rikki Clarke against Lancashire in Liverpool in 2011, and Peter Handscomb for Victoria against Tasmania at St Kilda in Melbourne in March 2022.

Defiant England captain Ben Stokes says he will not allow intense media attention stop him enjoying Australia, calling it preferable to being back home where it is "miserable, freezing cold and dark" at this time of year.

The day-night Test begins at 2pm local time, running until 9pm. Second session: 2.40-4.40am UK start time: 11.30pm First session: 11.30pm-1.30am Second session: 2.10-4.10am Final session: 4.30-6.30am UK start time: 11.30pm First session: 11.30pm-1.30am Second session: 2.10-4.10am Final session: 4.30-6.30am

Pat Cummins is a chance of making a stunning comeback to Australia's XI for the second Test against England at the Gabba with a final decision to be made by selectors on Wednesday afternoon following a further inspection of the pitch.

STEVE SMITH is ready to bat with black stickers under his eyes to help him see the pink ball in the Second Test. Stand-in skipper Smith believes what is known as ‘eye black’ will reduce the glare

Captain Ben Stokes responds to England's critics in the wake of the defeat to Australia in the first Test, maintaining his squad will not step back from its aggressive approach.