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In only change, Will Jacks is named in England’s team for second Ashes test against Australia

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — In the only change from the first test, Will Jacks has been named in England’s team for the second Ashes test against Australia, with the all-rounder preferred to Shoaib Bashir for the day-night match starting Thursday in Brisbane.

Jacks made two test appearances in Pakistan three years ago and has been used mostly in limited-overs cricket since.

With paceman Mark Wood out injured, England preferred a slow bowling option over back-up seamers Josh Tongue and Matthew Potts.

England's Mark Wood bowls a delivery on day two of the first Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Perth, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.(AP Photo/Gary Day)
England's Mark Wood bowls a delivery on day two of the first Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Perth, Saturday, Nov.