Hazlewood cleared from fitness concerns however Abbott ruled out of Test
The bowler has claimed 295 Test scalps with an average of 24.21 during his 76-Test career
Josh Hazlewood has been cleared to join the Australian team for the first Ashes Test following fitness concerns, but fellow pace bowler Abbott has been ruled out
Both suffered hamstring injuries playing for their state team versus Victoria in the Sheffield Shield this past Wednesday
Scans showed the 34-year-old Hazlewood avoided muscle damage. The uncapped Abbott, 33, suffered a moderate-level injury
Skipper Pat Cummins is out of the first Test, starting November 21, therefore missing of a key pace option in Hazlewood would have been a serious concern
Abbott was unlikely to play during the Western Australia Test, with Hazlewood set to join fellow quicks Starc and Boland as the specialist seamers
The captain, rehabilitating from a back injury, is thought to be likely to comeback during the next Test commencing December fourth
Batter Steve Smith takes over leadership while Cummins is out
Following other the Australia players, the bowler took part in the current round of state games in preparation for the historic rivalry
Prior to recently, he hadn't featured red-ball cricket for New South Wales since last season
He experienced stiffness in his leg muscle near the conclusion of the opposition's batting during the match and left the field for safety reasons
Both players batted in New South Wales' second innings in a losing cause by 300 runs
"We're a week away before the international cricket - we consistently choose being cautious," said Cummins
"They wanted to find out what was happening ahead of risking that could worsen the condition"
"He seldom shows him cheerful, making it encouraging observing his positive demeanor"
"He knows his body thoroughly. He appeared a little bit worried (seeking to obtain professional evaluation"
Abbott has won 57 caps with the national team in white-ball cricket
The uncapped Brendan Doggett provides bowling backup in the squad, acting as backup for the primary fast bowlers
