🔗 Share this article Hazlewood given the all-clear from fitness concerns however Sean Abbott ruled out of Test Hazlewood's career includes 295 Test scalps at an average of 24.21 runs per wicket during his 76-Test career Released half an hour ago The green light was given to Hazlewood to become part of the Australian team for the initial Test against England following fitness concerns, however, teammate Abbott will miss the match Each encountered hamstring issues while representing NSW versus Victoria in the Sheffield Shield recently Medical examinations revealed Hazlewood, 34 avoided muscle damage. Abbott, 33, who hasn't played Tests, has a moderate-level injury Captain Pat Cummins is unavailable for the opening Test, starting November 21, so the loss of a key pace option in 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 as the specialist seamers The captain, rehabilitating from a back injury, appears to be likely to comeback during the next Test in Brisbane starting on 4 December Batter Steve Smith takes over leadership during the captain's recovery Like many of Aussie squad members, Hazlewood participated in recent matches of state games ahead of the historic rivalry Until this match, he hadn't featured a first-class match representing NSW in more than a year He noticed discomfort in his posterior chain near the conclusion of the match recently and left the field as a precaution Neither Hazlewood nor Abbott participated in batting for their team's second batting effort as they lost in a substantial margin "We're a week away from the Test series - we consistently choose the side of caution," said Cummins "The medical staff sought to identify the exact situation before pushing it and possibly causing the condition" "Uncommon to see him upbeat, so it was good to witness his smile" "He knows his body extremely well. He appeared somewhat concerned (and desired professional evaluation" The bowler collected 57 caps for Australia in ODI and T20 cricket The yet-to-debut the pace bowler represents additional pace options in the squad, offering support to the main pace trio Connected themes Australia The Ashes International cricket
Hazlewood's career includes 295 Test scalps at an average of 24.21 runs per wicket during his 76-Test career Released half an hour ago The green light was given to Hazlewood to become part of the Australian team for the initial Test against England following fitness concerns, however, teammate Abbott will miss the match Each encountered hamstring issues while representing NSW versus Victoria in the Sheffield Shield recently Medical examinations revealed Hazlewood, 34 avoided muscle damage. Abbott, 33, who hasn't played Tests, has a moderate-level injury Captain Pat Cummins is unavailable for the opening Test, starting November 21, so the loss of a key pace option in 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 as the specialist seamers The captain, rehabilitating from a back injury, appears to be likely to comeback during the next Test in Brisbane starting on 4 December Batter Steve Smith takes over leadership during the captain's recovery Like many of Aussie squad members, Hazlewood participated in recent matches of state games ahead of the historic rivalry Until this match, he hadn't featured a first-class match representing NSW in more than a year He noticed discomfort in his posterior chain near the conclusion of the match recently and left the field as a precaution Neither Hazlewood nor Abbott participated in batting for their team's second batting effort as they lost in a substantial margin "We're a week away from the Test series - we consistently choose the side of caution," said Cummins "The medical staff sought to identify the exact situation before pushing it and possibly causing the condition" "Uncommon to see him upbeat, so it was good to witness his smile" "He knows his body extremely well. He appeared somewhat concerned (and desired professional evaluation" The bowler collected 57 caps for Australia in ODI and T20 cricket The yet-to-debut the pace bowler represents additional pace options in the squad, offering support to the main pace trio Connected themes Australia The Ashes International cricket