Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Smith Adapts for Ashes Test with Eye Strips
Steve Smith, the Australian cricket captain, is trying something new for the second Ashes test against England.
He's wearing black strips under his eyes to help him see the pink ball better in the changing light.
This idea came from a former West Indies player, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who told Smith how to use them correctly.
Australia won the first test in Perth easily, but England's captain, Ben Stokes, says his team will keep playing their aggressive style.
Some experts think England needs to be smarter about when they attack.
Australia has a strong record in day-night tests, but they lost once at the Gabba last year.
England hasn't won there since 1986.
Smith is also dealing with a team change because one of their players, Usman Khawaja, got hurt.
Steve Smith is using eye strips to reduce glare during the day-night Ashes test at the Gabba.
The strips were recommended by former West Indies player Shivnarine Chanderpaul.
Australia won the first Ashes test in Perth by 8 wickets, while England's aggressive 'Bazball' approach was criticized.
England's captain Ben Stokes vows to maintain their attacking strategy despite the loss.
Australia has a strong record in day-night tests, except for one loss to West Indies at the Gabba last year.
- Who
- Steve Smith and the Australian cricket team
- What
- Smith is using eye strips to reduce glare during the day-night Ashes test
- When
- During the 2nd Ashes Test
- Where
- Gabba, Brisbane
- Why
- To adapt to changing light conditions and improve visibility with the pink ball
- Player
- Steve Smith
- Match
- 2nd Ashes Test
- Location
- Gabba, Brisbane
- Previous Result
- Australia won by 8 wickets in Perth
- England's Last Gabba Win
- 1986
- England's Last Australian Test Win
- 2010-11 series
- Injured Player
- Usman Khawaja
- Potential Replacement
- Josh Inglish
