Updated On: 02 December, 2025 06:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The second Test match of the Ashes series between England and Australia is scheduled to begin from Thursday at The Gabba in Brisbane

Usman Khawaja (Pic: cricket.com.au)
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Ahead of the second Test match of the Ashes series against England, Australia`s traditional opening batsman, Usman Khawaja, has been ruled out.
The left-handed batsman has been struggling with the back injury that he sustained in Perth. In his place, the hosts will yet again add a new opening duo for the second match. "Australia will be forced into a change for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba," read the post`s caption.