Hazlewood given the all-clear from injury but Sean Abbott out of Test
Josh Hazlewood has taken 295 wickets with an average of 24.21 in 76 Tests
The green light was given to Hazlewood to link up with Australia's squad ahead of the opening Ashes match after an injury scare, however, teammate Sean Abbott is unavailable
Each encountered hamstring injuries playing for their state team versus Victoria in the Sheffield Shield on Wednesday
Tests indicated Hazlewood (34) escaped muscle damage. Abbott, 33, who hasn't played Tests, suffered a "moderate grade" injury
Team captain Cummins will miss the opening Test, beginning on 21 November, so the loss of another established pace bowler like Hazlewood could have proven a significant setback
Abbott was doubtful to feature during the Western Australia Test, with Hazlewood set to join Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland as the primary pace attack
Cummins, currently healing from back issues, is expected to be on track to return for the Brisbane match beginning December 4 in Brisbane
Batsman Steve Smith takes over leadership during the captain's recovery
Similar to most Australian cricketers, Hazlewood participated in the current round of state games ahead of the historic rivalry
Prior to recently, he hadn't featured red-ball cricket with his state team in more than a year
He felt tightness in his leg muscle near the conclusion of Victoria's second innings on Wednesday exiting the play taking preventive measures
Neither Hazlewood nor Abbott came out to bat during New South Wales' second innings as they lost in a substantial margin
"We have one week before the international cricket - always err on the side of caution," commented Cummins
"The medical staff sought to identify the exact situation prior to testing it and potentially making anything worse"
"Uncommon to see him cheerful, making it encouraging observing his positive demeanor"
"He knows his body extremely well. It seemed he felt somewhat concerned (seeking to obtain medical assessment"
Abbott earned 57 appearances with the national team in ODI and T20 cricket
Without Test experience Doggett is the other seamer within the team, acting as backup for the primary fast bowlers