Summary
England has selected spin bowler Will Jacks for the second Ashes Test against Australia, replacing the injured Mark Wood. The match will take place in Brisbane, and Australia will also have changes, with Usman Khawaja ruled out due to injury.
Key Facts
- Will Jacks will play in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, his first Test match in three years.
- Jacks replaces injured fast bowler Mark Wood in the England team.
- Australia will be without opening batsman Usman Khawaja because of back spasms.
- Travis Head will continue as an opener for Australia in Khawaja's absence.
- England has chosen Jacks for his bowling skills and added batting depth at number eight.
- Jacks' Test debut in 2022 against Pakistan saw him take six wickets.
- The day-night match will use a pink ball, affecting how spinners like Nathan Lyon perform compared to traditional red-ball matches.
- This Test is crucial following England's heavy loss in the first match of the series.
