Inglis to get nod for second Ashes Test

Josh Inglis is expected to come into Australia’s batting lineup for the second Ashes Test today as speculation grows that captain Pat Cummins might make a shock comeback in Brisbane.

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Australia's Josh Inglis during a practice session at The Gabba in Brisbane.

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Travis Head, who made a match-winning century as a makeshift opener in Perth, is set to remain at the top of the order in place of the injured Usman Khawaja, with England-born Inglis slotting into the middle order.

Stand-in captain Steve Smith would not confirm the team when he spoke on the eve of the Test or address swirling Cummins comeback rumours, which were widely circulating in the Australian press yesterday.

He did say that Cummins had been bowling well in training following his longstanding back injury.