England Make Massive Change for 2nd Ashes Test; Star All-rounder Makes Comeback

The Ashes series is one of the biggest rivalries in the cricket world, and the 2nd Test is scheduled to be held at the Gabba, Brisbane. The ongoing Ashes has already showcased thrilling cricket, with Australia winning the first Test in Perth by eight wickets and that too within two days. England struggled to bat in both innings and handed over a 1-0 lead to Australia, where they comfortably chased down the target of 205 runs in the five-match series.

With the AUS vs ENG 1st Test done, fans are now looking forward to the upcoming match at the Gabba, where the second Test will be played under the lights with the pink ball. With the excitement building up around it, England have now confirmed England Playing XI for the next match. With this, the interest around the Ashes 2025 2nd Test has increased even more, and fans are looking at what changes have been made to improve the last match result.

England Playing 11 for 2nd Ashes Test

The England Ashes squad 2025 for the Ashes looks quite strong. The team management announced its playing XI on Tuesday and has made only one change to the from the first test. All-rounder Will Jacks has replaced fast bowler Mark Wood, who experienced discomfort after bowling 11 Overs in Perth. He is unavailable due to knee soreness, and Will Jacks has been asked to make a comeback to the team.

Jacks will play his first Test after almost three years. He has only played two Tests earlier, where he took a five-wicket haul on his debut in Pakistan in 2022. In FC cricket, he boasts 2,591 runs at 34.54 and 49 wickets at 42.22. Jacks was picked for his superior batting skills and fielding reliability.

While Mark Wood is not available, one of the best bowlers in the world, Jofra Archer, will play this match and pose a big threat to the home team. England have strengthened their batting by bringing in Will Jacks for this match.

England Playing 11 for AUS vs ENG 2nd Test

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith (wicket-keeper), Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer.

Australia 1-0 Up in the Series

The Ashes is one of the biggest rivalries in cricket. The 2nd Test will begin on December 4 at the Gabba in Brisbane. It is a day-night match, which makes it different from the Perth match. This match is crucial for both sides. Australia, with the 1-0 lead, would again look to dominate, while England would be desperate to make a comeback and stay strong in the series.

With Mark Wood rested and Will Jacks playing, England would hope to find a new balance and work better in different conditions. The conditions are likely to favor the pace bowlers with the pink ball and Australia's world-class pace attack will back themselves to do well again.