There will be at least one change to the Australian team from the first Test after opening batsman Usman Khawaja failed to recover from back spasms.
The most likely inclusion in the squad is Leeds-born batsman Josh Inglis, who has trained as part of the Australia slip cordon.
Travis Head, who scored a match-winning century in Perth, will continue at the top of the order after being promoted to open in place of Khawaja.
Inglis moved to Australia at the age of 14 and scored a century on his Test debut against Sri Lanka that year.
The 30-year-old, who has three Test caps, scored a century for Cricket Australia XI against England Lions in the first Test weekend.
“He is a very aggressive batsman,” Smith said. “He performed really well on his debut in Sri Lanka. He is in really good form and he plays fast bowling well. I am sure he will do really well.”
The return of Cummins, one of the best fast bowlers in the world, will allow Australia to take a 1-0 lead and move one step closer to retaining the Ashes.
Only Mitchell Starc has taken more wickets in floodlight Tests than Cummins. Cummins has a better average, strike-rate and economy rate when bowling with the pink ball compared to the red ball.
Batting at number eight, Cummins will also boost Australia’s batting order which includes the long tail in Perth.
England, who have not won a Test in Australia in almost 15 years and have not won a match in Brisbane since 1986, confirmed their squad on Tuesday.
Spin-bowling allrounder Will Jacks has been included for his first Test in three years in place of injured fast bowler Mark Wood.
With England identifying the need for a spin option, Jaques was selected over first-choice spinner Shoaib Bashir as he could provide runs at number eight.
“We tried to look at how we thought spin would be used and also had a bit of a tactical element to it,” Stokes said.
“Jackie’s ability with the bat – having him lower down the order is also useful for us.
“If it ever comes to choosing our best spinner, the selection will be the other way.”