🔗 Share this article Hazlewood cleared of injury but Abbott out of Test The bowler has claimed 295 international wickets maintaining an average of 24.21 across 76 Test matches Published recently The green light was given to Hazlewood to link up with Australia's squad ahead of the opening Ashes match after an injury scare, although compatriot Abbott is unavailable Both suffered muscle problems playing for their state team in the Victoria clash during Sheffield Shield action recently Scans showed the 34-year-old Hazlewood escaped a muscle strain. The uncapped Abbott, 33, has a "moderate grade" injury Captain Pat Cummins is out of the first Test, commencing later this month, so the loss of a key pace option in Hazlewood would have been a serious concern Abbott was not expected to participate at the Perth match, as Hazlewood prepares to team up Starc and Boland forming the fast bowling unit Cummins, who is recovering from a back injury, appears to be likely to comeback for the Brisbane match beginning December 4 in Brisbane Batter Steve Smith will lead Australia during the captain's recovery Following other Aussie squad members, Hazlewood participated in ongoing fixtures of Sheffield Shield matches ahead of the England series Before this week, he had not played red-ball cricket representing NSW for over twelve months He experienced stiffness in his hamstring towards the end of Victoria's second innings during the match and left the field taking preventive measures Neither Hazlewood nor Abbott came out to bat during their team's second batting effort as they lost in a substantial margin "We have one week before the international cricket - always err on the side of caution," commented Cummins "The medical staff sought to identify the exact situation ahead of risking and potentially making the injury more severe" "It's rare to get him cheerful, so it was good to witness his smile" "He understands his physique extremely well. He appeared a little bit worried (seeking to obtain medical assessment" Abbott has won 57 international selections representing Australia in limited-overs formats Without Test experience the pace bowler provides bowling backup within the team, providing cover for the primary fast bowlers Connected themes Australia Ashes series The sport of cricket
The bowler has claimed 295 international wickets maintaining an average of 24.21 across 76 Test matches Published recently The green light was given to Hazlewood to link up with Australia's squad ahead of the opening Ashes match after an injury scare, although compatriot Abbott is unavailable Both suffered muscle problems playing for their state team in the Victoria clash during Sheffield Shield action recently Scans showed the 34-year-old Hazlewood escaped a muscle strain. The uncapped Abbott, 33, has a "moderate grade" injury Captain Pat Cummins is out of the first Test, commencing later this month, so the loss of a key pace option in Hazlewood would have been a serious concern Abbott was not expected to participate at the Perth match, as Hazlewood prepares to team up Starc and Boland forming the fast bowling unit Cummins, who is recovering from a back injury, appears to be likely to comeback for the Brisbane match beginning December 4 in Brisbane Batter Steve Smith will lead Australia during the captain's recovery Following other Aussie squad members, Hazlewood participated in ongoing fixtures of Sheffield Shield matches ahead of the England series Before this week, he had not played red-ball cricket representing NSW for over twelve months He experienced stiffness in his hamstring towards the end of Victoria's second innings during the match and left the field taking preventive measures Neither Hazlewood nor Abbott came out to bat during their team's second batting effort as they lost in a substantial margin "We have one week before the international cricket - always err on the side of caution," commented Cummins "The medical staff sought to identify the exact situation ahead of risking and potentially making the injury more severe" "It's rare to get him cheerful, so it was good to witness his smile" "He understands his physique extremely well. He appeared a little bit worried (seeking to obtain medical assessment" Abbott has won 57 international selections representing Australia in limited-overs formats Without Test experience the pace bowler provides bowling backup within the team, providing cover for the primary fast bowlers Connected themes Australia Ashes series The sport of cricket