Hazlewood cleared of injury but Abbott out of Test
Summary
Josh Hazlewood has been cleared to play in the first Ashes Test against England after concerns over an injury. Sean Abbott, another Australian bowler, is out due to a hamstring injury. Pat Cummins, the team captain, is recovering from a back injury and will miss the first Test, but aims to return for the second Test.Key Facts
- Josh Hazlewood is cleared for the Ashes Test after an injury scare.
- Sean Abbott will not play because of a hamstring injury.
- Pat Cummins is out due to a back injury; Steve Smith will lead in his place.
- The first Test starts on 21 November in Perth.
- Hazlewood did not play for New South Wales in a first-class match for over a year until recently.
- Brendan Doggett is the backup bowler for the squad.
- Cummins plans to return for the second Test in Brisbane on 4 December.
- The Ashes is a cricket series between Australia and England.
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