BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Ben Stokes won the toss again and opted again to bat first in the second test, aiming to get England’s Ashes campaign on track after a lopsided loss in Perth.

Stokes also won the toss and batted first in the series-opening match but ended up losing by eight wicket on Day 2.

The day-night test at the Gabba was set to begin in warm, sunny conditions Thursday, with Australia’s all-pace bowling attack getting first use of the pink ball.

Players from both teams wore black arm bands in honor of former England batter Robin Smith , who died this week in Perth, Australia.

Australia recalled Michael Neser at the expense of veteran spinner Nathan Lyon, with stand-in skipper Steve Smith saying the conditions in Brisbane were more favorable to seam bowling.

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