🔗 Share this article Hazlewood given the all-clear of fitness concerns however Sean Abbott ruled out of Ashes Test The bowler has claimed 295 international wickets maintaining an average of 24.21 in 76 Tests Published 30 minutes ago The green light was given to Hazlewood to become part of the Aussie lineup for the initial Test against England following fitness concerns, but fellow pace bowler Abbott will miss the match Each encountered hamstring issues playing for their state team versus Victoria in the Sheffield Shield recently Scans showed Hazlewood (34) escaped tissue injury. The 33-year-old Abbott, yet to debut, suffered a "moderate grade" injury Team captain Cummins is unavailable for the opening Test, starting November 21, therefore missing of another experienced fast bowler like Hazlewood would have been a serious concern Abbott was doubtful to feature in Perth, as Hazlewood prepares to team up Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland as the primary pace attack Cummins, currently healing from a back injury, is thought to be on track to return during the next Test in Brisbane starting on 4 December Batter Steve Smith will captain the side during the captain's recovery Similar to most Aussie squad members, Hazlewood participated in recent matches of Sheffield Shield matches building up to the Ashes Until this match, he had not played a first-class match with his state team since last season He experienced stiffness in his hamstring during the final stages of the opposition's batting during the match exiting the play taking preventive measures Both players came out to bat during the follow-on innings during their defeat by 300 runs "We have one week from the Test series - we consistently choose being cautious," commented Cummins "They needed to determine the nature of the problem ahead of risking and possibly causing anything worse" "He seldom shows him chipper, making it encouraging to see him smiling" "He knows his body extremely well. It seemed he felt somewhat concerned (and desired it checked out" Abbott earned 57 international selections with the national team in ODI and T20 cricket The uncapped Doggett represents additional pace options within the team, offering support to the primary fast bowlers Related topics Australian cricket England vs Australia Cricket
The bowler has claimed 295 international wickets maintaining an average of 24.21 in 76 Tests Published 30 minutes ago The green light was given to Hazlewood to become part of the Aussie lineup for the initial Test against England following fitness concerns, but fellow pace bowler Abbott will miss the match Each encountered hamstring issues playing for their state team versus Victoria in the Sheffield Shield recently Scans showed Hazlewood (34) escaped tissue injury. The 33-year-old Abbott, yet to debut, suffered a "moderate grade" injury Team captain Cummins is unavailable for the opening Test, starting November 21, therefore missing of another experienced fast bowler like Hazlewood would have been a serious concern Abbott was doubtful to feature in Perth, as Hazlewood prepares to team up Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland as the primary pace attack Cummins, currently healing from a back injury, is thought to be on track to return during the next Test in Brisbane starting on 4 December Batter Steve Smith will captain the side during the captain's recovery Similar to most Aussie squad members, Hazlewood participated in recent matches of Sheffield Shield matches building up to the Ashes Until this match, he had not played a first-class match with his state team since last season He experienced stiffness in his hamstring during the final stages of the opposition's batting during the match exiting the play taking preventive measures Both players came out to bat during the follow-on innings during their defeat by 300 runs "We have one week from the Test series - we consistently choose being cautious," commented Cummins "They needed to determine the nature of the problem ahead of risking and possibly causing anything worse" "He seldom shows him chipper, making it encouraging to see him smiling" "He knows his body extremely well. It seemed he felt somewhat concerned (and desired it checked out" Abbott earned 57 international selections with the national team in ODI and T20 cricket The uncapped Doggett represents additional pace options within the team, offering support to the primary fast bowlers Related topics Australian cricket England vs Australia Cricket