Josh Hazlewood given the all-clear from injury but Abbott out of Ashes Test
The bowler has claimed 295 wickets with an average of 24.21 runs per wicket in 76 Tests
Hazlewood received clearance to link up with the Australian team ahead of the opening Ashes match after an injury scare, however, teammate Abbott is unavailable
The two experienced hamstring injuries while representing NSW versus Victoria in the Sheffield Shield this past Wednesday
Tests indicated Hazlewood, 34 avoided muscle damage. Abbott, 33, who hasn't played Tests, sustained a significant hamstring issue
Team captain Cummins is out of the first Test, beginning on 21 November, therefore missing of another experienced fast bowler in Hazlewood might have represented a major blow
Abbott would have been doubtful to feature in Perth, with Hazlewood set to join Starc and Boland as the specialist seamers
The captain, rehabilitating from a back injury, is thought to be likely to comeback for the Brisbane match in Brisbane starting on 4 December
Batter Steve Smith will lead Australia while Cummins is out
Following other Aussie squad members, Hazlewood is involved in the current round of Sheffield Shield matches in preparation for the Ashes
Before this week, he was absent from domestic first-class games representing NSW in more than a year
He noticed discomfort in his posterior chain near the conclusion of Victoria's second innings recently and was substituted taking preventive measures
Neither Hazlewood nor Abbott batted in the follow-on innings during their defeat by 300 runs
"We're a week away until the Test matches - typically prefer being cautious," said Cummins
"The medical staff sought to identify the nature of the problem ahead of risking and possibly causing anything worse"
"He seldom shows him chipper, therefore it was positive to see him smiling"
"He's aware of his condition thoroughly. He appeared somewhat concerned (and) wanted to get professional evaluation"
Abbott earned 57 caps with the national team in white-ball cricket
The uncapped Brendan Doggett represents additional pace options among the selections, providing cover for the main pace trio
