Dec 3 (Reuters) - England's unyielding faith in Bazball will be under scrutiny at a flood-lit Gabba from Thursday as Ben Stokes's side confront their pink ball frailties and the spectre of a 2-0 Ashes deficit to Australia.

After surrendering a dominant position in the eight-wicket defeat in Perth, England need at least a draw in the second test in Brisbane to have genuine hope of contendingin the five-match series.