ENGLAND will be desperate to level the series when they clash with Australia in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane at the Gabba. And Betfred are marking the occasion with a fantastic special offer

Ashes after an eight-wicket defeat in Perth last month and they are 2-1 outsiders to level the series in the day-night Test in Brisbane this week

Australia captain Steve Smith has declined to rule out a surprise return for fast bowler Pat Cummins in the second Ashes test against England, while backing middle-order option Josh Inglis to make a difference if picked by selectors.

A day-night Test match is a game which is played partially under floodlights. The first day-night Test match took place on November 27, 2015 when Australia faced New Zealand at the Adelaide Oval. Usually the game will begin in daylight before concluding under floodlights.

THE Gabba has been evacuated after a fire alarm was set off on the eve of the second Ashes Test. Worrying scenes unfolded outside the iconic ground on Wednesday afternoon as members of the media

Australia (AUS) vs England (ENG), 2nd Ashes Test Match Date, Time, Squad, Venue, Pitch-Weather Report: The Indian Express gives all the details of Australia taking on England in the 2nd of the five match Test series in Ashes.

England captain Ben Stokes has faith his side will be in the right mindset as they look to level the Ashes at the Gabba; the second Test is a day-nighter in Brisbane from Thursday (4am UK); England ha

Steve Smith has figured out how to wear the black strips under his eyes correctly for the day-night Ashes test at the Gabba. The strips, commonly used by footballers, are part of his strategy

Smith, Cummins, head coach Andrew McDonald and chief selector George Bailey were seen talking on the Gabba square, after which Cummins was embraced by McDonald.

Pat Cummins is on the verge of a bombshell return to the Australian Test side with the star paceman being strongly considered to come from outside the squad to don the captain’s blazer at Thursday’s coin toss.