Josh Hazlewood given the all-clear of injury however Sean Abbott ruled out of Test

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Hazlewood's career includes 295 wickets at an average of 24.21 runs per wicket across 76 Test matches

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The green light was given to Hazlewood to link up with the Aussie lineup for the initial Test against England following fitness concerns, although compatriot Sean Abbott will miss the match

Each encountered hamstring issues playing for New South Wales versus Victoria in the Sheffield Shield recently

Tests indicated the 34-year-old Hazlewood escaped tissue injury. Abbott, 33, who hasn't played Tests, has a moderate-level injury

Captain Pat Cummins is out of the opening Test, commencing later this month, therefore missing of another established pace bowler such as Hazlewood might have represented a major blow

Abbott would have been doubtful to feature at the Perth match, while Hazlewood will combine fellow quicks Starc and Boland forming the fast bowling unit

The captain, rehabilitating from a back injury, is expected to be likely to comeback for the second Test in Brisbane starting on 4 December

Batsman Steve Smith will lead Australia during the captain's recovery

Like many of the Australia players, Hazlewood is involved in recent matches of state games in preparation for the England series

Before this week, he hadn't featured red-ball cricket with his state team in more than a year

He experienced stiffness in his posterior chain towards the end of the opposition's batting during the match exiting the play for safety reasons

Neither Hazlewood nor Abbott batted in the follow-on innings during their defeat in a substantial margin

"There's seven days before the international cricket - we consistently choose being cautious," stated the captain

"They needed to determine the exact situation ahead of risking that could worsen the injury more severe"

"Uncommon to see him upbeat, so it was good to witness his smile"

"He's aware of his condition extremely well. He appeared a little bit worried (and) wanted to get professional evaluation"

The bowler collected 57 caps representing Australia in ODI and T20 cricket

The yet-to-debut Doggett provides bowling backup among the selections, acting as backup for Starc, Boland and Hazlewood

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