'Not everyone's going to agree': Selection headache facing Aussies after Michael Neser's Gabba haul

Australia's selectors now face the hard decision of whether or not to pick Michael Neser for the Adelaide Test after his Gabba heroics.

Neser claimed five wickets in England's second dig, proving his worth once again with the pink ball.

The Queenslander was picked ahead of Nathan Lyon for the Test, bringing surprise from many quarters.

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Chairman of selectors George Bailey has said Lyon will be picked for Adelaide and with the return of Pat Cummins imminent it appears two will be dropped.

Those two are likely to be Neser and Brendan Doggett despite their admirable performances.

Marnus Labuschagne explained it would be the same selection process for Adelaide as it was for the second Test.

"I'm not a selector but what I will say is they looked at this game, objectively, and said, 'What's the best way for us to win this game with all the information we have on the pink ball?'," Labuschagne told reporters.

"… I was very excited for Nes obviously. To get five wickets in those conditions where it was flat and with an old ball, it was awesome."

Labuschagne also gave an insight into how Lyon reacted as the Test went on.

The off-spinner revealed he was filthy on day one but was actively warming up every morning and performing his 12th man duties.

"We're all professional athletes, it's part of the game and it's a team-first mentality," Labuschagne said.

"Not everyone's going to agree with the selections that are made but over time I'm sure anyone will understand the tactics are what they were trying to do.

"It's nice it paid off in this Test but regardless if it pays off or not, it's team first and how we manage each game on its own and I think that's the important part ... The selectors and Ron (Andrew McDonald) and the captains will come back in Adelaide and do the same thing again, go through the process and work out what the best 11 looks like."

Labuschagne was also asked about the incident between his good friend Steve Smith and Jofra Archer.

Smith was noticeably pumped up when he scored the winning runs, which came off the back of a heated exchange with Archer.

"There was a little bit of chirp out there and atmosphere," Labuschagne said.

"Jofra was bowling nice and fast, and there were some words and chat. That got him up and about and then to finish the game off with a six you're always going to be pretty jacked after just bombing one 90 metres into the stands and win, and go 2-0 up in the Ashes."