🔗 Share this article Josh Hazlewood given the all-clear from fitness concerns however Abbott ruled out of Test Hazlewood's career includes 295 wickets at an average of 24.21 runs per wicket in 76 Tests Released half an hour ago The green light was given to Hazlewood to link up with Australia's squad for the first Ashes Test post-injury worries, although compatriot Abbott has been ruled out Both suffered muscle problems during their match for New South Wales against Victoria during Sheffield Shield action on Wednesday Scans showed Hazlewood, 34 did not sustain a muscle strain. The 33-year-old Abbott, yet to debut, has a moderate-level injury Captain Pat Cummins is out of the first Test, commencing later this month, so the loss of another experienced fast bowler like Hazlewood might have represented a significant setback Abbott was doubtful to feature at the Perth match, while Hazlewood will combine fellow quicks Starc and Boland forming the fast bowling unit Cummins, who is recovering from back issues, is thought to be likely to comeback for the Brisbane match in Brisbane starting on 4 December Batsman Steve Smith will lead Australia during the captain's recovery Like many of the Australia players, Hazlewood is involved in ongoing fixtures of domestic cricket in preparation for the Ashes Until this match, he hadn't featured domestic first-class games representing NSW in more than a year He felt tightness in his hamstring during the final stages of the match on Wednesday and was substituted taking preventive measures The two bowlers batted in New South Wales' second innings as they lost in a substantial margin "We have one week from the Test series - typically prefer precautionary measures," commented Cummins "They needed to determine the exact situation prior to testing it and possibly causing the condition" "He seldom shows him cheerful, making it encouraging to witness his smile" "He knows his body extremely well. I think he was somewhat concerned (and desired medical assessment" Abbott has won 57 appearances with the national team in limited-overs formats Without Test experience the pace bowler provides bowling backup within the team, providing cover for Starc, Boland and Hazlewood Related topics Australian cricket Ashes series The sport of cricket
Hazlewood's career includes 295 wickets at an average of 24.21 runs per wicket in 76 Tests Released half an hour ago The green light was given to Hazlewood to link up with Australia's squad for the first Ashes Test post-injury worries, although compatriot Abbott has been ruled out Both suffered muscle problems during their match for New South Wales against Victoria during Sheffield Shield action on Wednesday Scans showed Hazlewood, 34 did not sustain a muscle strain. The 33-year-old Abbott, yet to debut, has a moderate-level injury Captain Pat Cummins is out of the first Test, commencing later this month, so the loss of another experienced fast bowler like Hazlewood might have represented a significant setback Abbott was doubtful to feature at the Perth match, while Hazlewood will combine fellow quicks Starc and Boland forming the fast bowling unit Cummins, who is recovering from back issues, is thought to be likely to comeback for the Brisbane match in Brisbane starting on 4 December Batsman Steve Smith will lead Australia during the captain's recovery Like many of the Australia players, Hazlewood is involved in ongoing fixtures of domestic cricket in preparation for the Ashes Until this match, he hadn't featured domestic first-class games representing NSW in more than a year He felt tightness in his hamstring during the final stages of the match on Wednesday and was substituted taking preventive measures The two bowlers batted in New South Wales' second innings as they lost in a substantial margin "We have one week from the Test series - typically prefer precautionary measures," commented Cummins "They needed to determine the exact situation prior to testing it and possibly causing the condition" "He seldom shows him cheerful, making it encouraging to witness his smile" "He knows his body extremely well. I think he was somewhat concerned (and desired medical assessment" Abbott has won 57 appearances with the national team in limited-overs formats Without Test experience the pace bowler provides bowling backup within the team, providing cover for Starc, Boland and Hazlewood Related topics Australian cricket Ashes series The sport of cricket