The Ashes '“ Australia v England: Where the second Test could be won and lost in Adelaide

HITTING BACK: England train during a nets session at the Adelaide Oval. Picture: Jason O'Brien/PAHITTING BACK: England train during a nets session at the Adelaide Oval. Picture: Jason O'Brien/PA
HITTING BACK: England train during a nets session at the Adelaide Oval. Picture: Jason O'Brien/PA
YORKSHIRE's Joe Root will be desperate for his England team to bounce back in South Australia after their weak ending to the first Test in Brisbane which saw Australia romp to a 10-wicket victory.

For many, the day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval offers a slight advantage to England’s bowlers with the conditions – in theory – favouring the likes of Stuart Broad and James Anderson. Here, we look at a few of the factors which may help decide the outcome over the next few days.