Steve Smith is likely to retain his position as the stand-in captain for the second Ashes Test amid chatter around Pat Cummins' shock return. 

Ashes: Steve Smith takes inspiration from Chanderpaul in bid to better his numbers in pink-ball Tests

Joe Root got out cheaply across both innings in the first Ashes Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth. 

Joe Root questions need for pink-ball Ashes Tests amid dry run Down Under

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Ashes: Steve Smith takes inspiration from Chanderpaul in bid to better his numbers in pink-ball Tests

Joe Root questions need for pink-ball Ashes Tests amid dry run Down Under