Josh Hazlewood cleared of injury but Sean Abbott ruled out of Ashes Test
The bowler has claimed 295 Test scalps with an average of 24.21 across 76 Test matches
Hazlewood received clearance to become part of Australia's squad for the initial Test against England following fitness concerns, however, teammate Abbott will miss the match
The two experienced hamstring issues playing for New South Wales against Victoria in domestic cricket this past Wednesday
Tests indicated the 34-year-old Hazlewood avoided tissue injury. The uncapped Abbott, 33, sustained a significant hamstring issue
Skipper Pat Cummins is unavailable for the first Test, starting November 21, meaning the absence of another experienced fast bowler in Hazlewood could have proven a major blow
Abbott would have been not expected to participate during the Western Australia Test, as Hazlewood prepares to team up Starc and Boland as the primary pace attack
The captain, rehabilitating from back issues, appears to be scheduled to reappear for the second Test beginning December 4 in Brisbane
Batsman Steve Smith takes over leadership while Cummins is out
Similar to most Aussie squad members, Hazlewood is involved in the current round of Sheffield Shield matches building up to the Ashes
Before this week, he was absent from a first-class match for New South Wales for over twelve months
He felt tightness in his leg muscle near the conclusion of Victoria's second innings on Wednesday exiting the play as a precaution
Both players batted in their team's second batting effort as they lost in a substantial margin
"We have one week before the international cricket - we consistently choose precautionary measures," stated the captain
"They wanted to find out the exact situation prior to testing it and possibly causing anything worse"
"It's rare to get him cheerful, making it encouraging observing his positive demeanor"
"He's aware of his condition thoroughly. It seemed he felt somewhat concerned (and desired professional evaluation"
Abbott earned 57 caps representing Australia in ODI and T20 cricket
The uncapped the pace bowler is the other seamer within the team, providing cover for the primary fast bowlers
