Hazlewood cleared of injury but Sean Abbott out of Test
Hazlewood's career includes 295 international wickets maintaining an average of 24.21 in 76 Tests
The green light was given to Hazlewood to join the Aussie lineup for the first Ashes Test following fitness concerns, however, teammate Abbott will miss the match
Each encountered hamstring injuries during their match for NSW versus Victoria in the Sheffield Shield this past Wednesday
Medical examinations revealed the 34-year-old Hazlewood avoided a muscle strain. The uncapped Abbott, 33, sustained a moderate-level injury
Team captain Cummins will miss the first Test, beginning on 21 November, therefore missing of a key pace option like Hazlewood could have proven a serious concern
Abbott would have been doubtful to feature at the Perth match, as Hazlewood prepares to team up Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland forming the fast bowling unit
Cummins, currently healing from back issues, is thought to be likely to comeback for the Brisbane match beginning December 4 in Brisbane
Batsman Steve Smith takes over leadership while Cummins is out
Following other the Australia players, Hazlewood is involved in ongoing fixtures of Sheffield Shield matches building up to the England series
Before this week, he had not played red-ball cricket for New South Wales for over twelve months
He noticed discomfort in his posterior chain during the final stages of the opposition's batting during the match and left the field as a precaution
Both players participated in batting for New South Wales' second innings as they lost in a substantial margin
"We have one week until the Test matches - we consistently choose being cautious," commented Cummins
"The medical staff sought to identify the nature of the problem ahead of risking that could worsen the condition"
"He seldom shows him upbeat, therefore it was positive observing his positive demeanor"
"He understands his physique really well. He appeared slightly anxious (seeking to obtain professional evaluation"
Abbott has won 57 caps representing Australia in ODI and T20 cricket
Without Test experience Doggett is the other seamer within the team, providing cover for Starc, Boland and Hazlewood
