Josh Hazlewood cleared of injury however Sean Abbott ruled out of Test

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The bowler has claimed 295 Test scalps maintaining an average of 24.21 during his 76-Test career

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The green light was given to Hazlewood to become part of the Australian team for the first Ashes Test post-injury worries, although compatriot Abbott is unavailable

The two experienced muscle problems during their match for New South Wales in the Victoria clash in domestic cricket this past Wednesday

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

Captain Pat Cummins will miss the initial match, starting November 21, so the loss of another experienced fast bowler in Hazlewood could have proven a serious concern

Abbott would have been not expected to participate in Perth, while Hazlewood will combine fellow quicks Starc and Boland forming the fast bowling unit

Cummins, who is recovering from spinal concerns, appears to be scheduled to reappear during the next Test beginning December 4 in Brisbane

Batter Steve Smith takes over leadership in Cummins' absence

Similar to most Aussie squad members, Hazlewood is involved in recent matches of state games in preparation for the Ashes

Until this match, he hadn't featured red-ball cricket for New South Wales for over twelve months

He felt tightness in his leg muscle near the conclusion of the match on Wednesday and left the field taking preventive measures

The two bowlers came out to bat during New South Wales' second innings as they lost in a substantial margin

"We have one week before the international cricket - always err on precautionary measures," stated the captain

"The medical staff sought to identify what was happening ahead of risking and possibly causing anything worse"

"He seldom shows him chipper, therefore it was positive observing his positive demeanor"

"He understands his physique thoroughly. It seemed he felt slightly anxious (seeking to obtain medical assessment"

Abbott has won 57 international selections representing Australia in white-ball cricket

The uncapped Doggett provides bowling backup within the team, acting as backup for the primary fast bowlers

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