Josh Hazlewood given the all-clear from fitness concerns however Abbott ruled out of Test
Josh Hazlewood has taken 295 international wickets with an average of 24.21 across 76 Test matches
Hazlewood received clearance to link up with the Australian team for the first Ashes Test after an injury scare, but fellow pace bowler Sean Abbott is unavailable
Both suffered muscle problems while representing New South Wales versus Victoria during Sheffield Shield action this past Wednesday
Medical examinations revealed the 34-year-old Hazlewood did not sustain tissue injury. Abbott, 33, who hasn't played Tests, sustained a significant hamstring issue
Team captain Cummins is out of the opening Test, starting November 21, so the loss of a key pace option in Hazlewood could have proven a significant setback
Abbott would have been unlikely to play at the Perth match, as Hazlewood prepares to team up fellow quicks Starc and Boland as the primary pace attack
The captain, rehabilitating from spinal concerns, is expected to be likely to comeback for the Brisbane match commencing December fourth
Batsman Steve Smith takes over leadership in Cummins' absence
Similar to most Aussie squad members, Hazlewood participated in the current round of domestic cricket in preparation for the historic rivalry
Prior to recently, he had not played a first-class match for New South Wales for over twelve months
He noticed discomfort in his leg muscle during the final stages of Victoria's second innings during the match exiting the play as a precaution
The two bowlers batted in their team's second batting effort as they lost by 300 runs
"There's seven days until the Test matches - always err on the side of caution," said Cummins
"They needed to determine the exact situation ahead of risking and possibly causing anything worse"
"Uncommon to see him chipper, making it encouraging observing his positive demeanor"
"He knows his body really well. He appeared a little bit worried (and desired medical assessment"
The bowler collected 57 caps with the national team in limited-overs formats
The uncapped Brendan Doggett represents additional pace options in the squad, offering support to the main pace trio
