Australia reveal 14-player squad for second Ashes Test

Skipper Pat Cummins will miss a second consecutive match after he was left out of Australia's squad for the second Test against England.

Cummins missed the opening Test of the series in Perth with a back injury as the Aussies clinched an eight-wicket victory inside two days, but the captain is yet to be cleared for a return for the second match at the Gabba that commences on December 4.

The Australia captain will travel to Brisbane to continue his preparations, but selectors have decided against rushing him back for the day-night contest.

Fellow seamer Josh Hazlewood is also still out injured and misses out on the squad again as he continues his recovery from a hamstring complaint.

It means back-up quick Brendan Doggett is likely to get another chance at the Gabba after he impressed on debut in Perth, with left-armer Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland and Michael Neser the other pacers in the squad.

Experienced opener Usman Khawaja retains his place in the squad despite a lean outing in the series opener, but the left-hander will need to prove his fitness after he suffered from back spasms during the Perth Test.

All-rounder Beau Webster and back-up batter Josh Inglis are the other options in the squad should Khawaja not be passed fit.

Australia squad for second Test: Steve Smith (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster

Series schedule:

First Test: Perth Stadium, November 21-25 (Australia won by eight wickets)
Second Test: Gabba, December 4-8
Third Test: Adelaide Oval, December 17-21
Fourth Test: MCG, December 26-30
Fifth Test: SCG, January 4-8