Hazlewood given the all-clear of injury however Sean Abbott ruled out of Test

Josh Hazlewood cricket action

The bowler has claimed 295 Test scalps maintaining an average of 24.21 across 76 Test matches

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Hazlewood received clearance to link up with the Aussie lineup for the first Ashes Test following fitness concerns, however, teammate the paceman is unavailable

Both suffered muscle problems while representing their state team in the Victoria clash during Sheffield Shield action this past Wednesday

Tests indicated Hazlewood, 34 avoided a muscle strain. The uncapped Abbott, 33, sustained a moderate-level injury

Skipper Pat Cummins is out of the first Test, commencing later this month, meaning the absence of another experienced fast bowler such as Hazlewood might have represented a serious concern

Abbott would have been unlikely to play in Perth, as Hazlewood prepares to team up Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland as the primary pace attack

Cummins, who is recovering from back issues, appears to be on track to return during the next Test beginning December 4 in Brisbane

Batsman Steve Smith takes over leadership while Cummins is out

Like many of the Australia players, the bowler took part in the current round of domestic cricket ahead of the Ashes

Until this match, he was absent from domestic first-class games for New South Wales for over twelve months

He felt tightness in his posterior chain during the final stages of the match on Wednesday exiting the play taking preventive measures

Neither Hazlewood nor Abbott participated in batting for New South Wales' second innings in a losing cause by 300 runs

"We're a week away before the international cricket - typically prefer the side of caution," commented Cummins

"They needed to determine what was happening prior to testing it that could worsen the injury more severe"

"He seldom shows him cheerful, making it encouraging observing his positive demeanor"

"He's aware of his condition extremely well. He appeared somewhat concerned (seeking to obtain it checked out"

The bowler collected 57 appearances for Australia in white-ball cricket

The uncapped Brendan Doggett is the other seamer among the selections, providing cover for the primary fast bowlers

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