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The green light was given to Hazlewood to become part of the Aussie lineup ahead of the opening Ashes match after an injury scare, but fellow pace bowler Sean Abbott will miss the match
Each encountered hamstring issues playing for their state team against Victoria in domestic cricket recently
Scans showed Hazlewood, 34 escaped muscle damage. The uncapped Abbott, 33, sustained a "moderate grade" injury
Skipper Pat Cummins is unavailable for the first Test, beginning on 21 November, therefore missing of another experienced fast bowler such as Hazlewood would have been a significant setback
Abbott was unlikely to play during the Western Australia Test, as Hazlewood prepares to team up fellow quicks Starc and Boland forming the fast bowling unit
The captain, rehabilitating from a back injury, is thought to be on track to return during the next Test commencing December fourth
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Like many of the Australia players, Hazlewood participated in the current round of state games ahead of the historic rivalry
Before this week, he hadn't featured red-ball cricket with his state team for over twelve months
He noticed discomfort in his hamstring towards the end of Victoria's second innings on Wednesday and was substituted as a precaution
The two bowlers came out to bat during New South Wales' second innings during their defeat in a substantial margin
"We're a week away from the Test series - always err on precautionary measures," stated the captain
"They wanted to find out what was happening ahead of risking that could worsen anything worse"
"He seldom shows him upbeat, therefore it was positive observing his positive demeanor"
"He knows his body thoroughly. I think he was somewhat concerned (and desired professional evaluation"
The bowler collected 57 international selections representing Australia in white-ball cricket
The uncapped the pace bowler is the other seamer in the squad, offering support to Starc, Boland and Hazlewood
