Michael Neser claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as Australia defeated England by eight wickets in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. Steve Smith’s unbeaten 23 sealed the chase, giving Australia a 2-0 lead in the five-match series
Joe Root struck his first Ashes century in Australia, scoring an unbeaten 135 to lead England’s recovery on Day 1 of the second test at Gabba. Despite Mitchell Starc’s six wickets, England reached 325-9 with Jofra Archer’s career-best 32
Australia captain Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. Steve Smith will lead the unchanged 14‑member squad. Cummins is expected to return for the Adelaide Test, while Usman Khawaja’s fitness remains under watch
