Josh Hazlewood given the all-clear from injury however Sean Abbott out of Ashes Test
The bowler has claimed 295 Test scalps with an average of 24.21 in 76 Tests
Josh Hazlewood has been cleared to link up with the Aussie lineup for the first Ashes Test following fitness concerns, although compatriot Sean Abbott will miss the match
Each encountered hamstring injuries during their match for New South Wales in the Victoria clash during Sheffield Shield action on Wednesday
Tests indicated the 34-year-old Hazlewood did not sustain tissue injury. Abbott, 33, who hasn't played Tests, suffered a "moderate grade" injury
Skipper Pat Cummins will miss the opening Test, starting November 21, therefore missing of another experienced fast bowler such as Hazlewood might have represented a serious concern
Abbott was doubtful to feature at the Perth match, with Hazlewood set to join fellow quicks Starc and Boland as the specialist seamers
The captain, rehabilitating from back issues, appears to be on track to return for the Brisbane match commencing December fourth
Batsman Steve Smith will lead Australia in Cummins' absence
Similar to most Australian cricketers, the bowler took part in ongoing fixtures of state games building up to the England series
Prior to recently, he hadn't featured red-ball cricket representing NSW in more than a year
He noticed discomfort in his posterior chain near the conclusion of Victoria's second innings during the match exiting the play taking preventive measures
Neither Hazlewood nor Abbott came out to bat during New South Wales' second innings during their defeat by 300 runs
"There's seven days before the international cricket - always err on precautionary measures," said Cummins
"The medical staff sought to identify the nature of the problem before pushing it that could worsen the injury more severe"
"It's rare to get him chipper, so it was good observing his positive demeanor"
"He understands his physique really well. I think he was somewhat concerned (and desired medical assessment"
Abbott has won 57 international selections representing Australia in ODI and T20 cricket
Without Test experience Brendan Doggett represents additional pace options within the team, offering support to the main pace trio
