Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Cummins, Hazlewood Miss 2nd Ashes Test
Australia's cricket team is playing the second Ashes Test against England in Brisbane.
The team captain, Pat Cummins, and another fast bowler, Josh Hazlewood, will not play in this match because they are still recovering from injuries.
The team squad for this match is the same as the first Test in Perth.
Usman Khawaja, an opening batsman, is still in the team but might be replaced if he doesn't perform well.
The match is a day-night game, which means it will be played with a pink ball.
Australia is currently leading the series 1-0.
Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood will not play in the 2nd Ashes Test due to injuries.
The squad for the Brisbane Test is unchanged from the Perth Test.
Usman Khawaja retains his place but faces scrutiny over his performance.
The match will be a day-night fixture using a pink ball from December 4-8 at The Gabba.
Australia leads the series 1-0 after winning the first Test in Perth.
- Who
- Australia's cricket team
- What
- Announced squad for the 2nd Ashes Test without Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood
- When
- December 4-8, 2025
- Where
- Brisbane, Australia (The Gabba)
- Why
- Cummins and Hazlewood are injured and not fully fit
- Test Match
- 2nd Ashes Test
- Dates
- December 4-8, 2025
- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Venue
- The Gabba
- Series Status
- Australia leads 1-0
- Unavailable Players
- Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood
- Squad Status
- Unchanged from Perth Test
- Key Opening Batsman
- Usman Khawaja
Sources
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No Cummins as Australia Name Unchanged Squad For Second Ashes Test
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Pat Cummins Return Put on Ice; Australia Announce Squad For 2nd Ashes Test at Gabba
No Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood! Australia Name Unchanged Squad For 2nd Ashes Test Brisbane
Ashes: No Pat Cummins again as Australia name unchanged side for 2nd Ashes Test
Australia goes with an unchanged squad as Cummins and Hazlewood stay out of the second Ashes test
Cummins, Hazlewood continue to recover as Australia name unchanged team for D/N Ashes Test
Stokes shrugs off 'arrogant' jibe ahead of second Ashes Test
