The dust has settled after the first Ashes Test but there's still plenty of noises off as England and Australia prepare to meet again after a 12-day gap. On this week's Switch, Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller in the studio and Andrew McGlashan down the line from Brisbane, with plenty of questions to answer. How will England go against the pink ball? Why Will Jacks as the spinner and not Shoaib Bashir? And is it the end of the road for Usman Khawaja? Enjoy.
Switch Hit: Pink ball, Bazball, Gabba gamble
With the England looking to keep their Ashes hopes alive, Alan Gardner is joined by Andrews Miller and McGlashan to preview the second Test in Brisbane
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Dec 2, 2025, 4:26 PM
The Ashes•TEST
RESULT
England
Australia
334 & 241
511 & 69/2(T:65)
Australia won by 8 wickets
Match SummaryMatch at a Glance & Key Facts
Venue
Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane
BrisbaneFormat & Details
TEST • MULTI
Australia won by 8 wicketsPlayer in Focus
KEY TAKEAWAYS
VLive Sports Desk- Editorial Angle:Analysis of Switch Hit: Pink ball, Bazball, Gabba gamble: With the England looking to keep their Ashes hopes alive, Alan Gardner is joined by Andrews Miller and McGlashan to preview the second Test in Brisbane — assessing tactical impact and tournament progression.
- Score Snapshot:ENG 334 & 241 vs AUS 511 & 69/2 — Australia won by 8 wickets
- Tournament Context:Part of The Ashes 2025/26. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.
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