US EditionAustralia's Hazlewood in Injury Scare Ahead of First Ashes Test
Both fast bowlers face hamstring issues during a Sheffield Shield match, raising doubts about their availability for the upcoming Ashes Test with captain Pat Cummins already sidelined.
- At the SCG on day three, Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott left the field to be assessed, with Hazlewood exiting with hamstring concerns and not returning after lunch.
- Josh Hazlewood's recent injury record shows he missed three Tests last summer with side soreness, while Sean Abbott is the back-up paceman in the Test squad.
- Abbott's on-field burst was notable as he took three wickets in six balls on Wednesday before New South Wales chased a match target of 426 and slipped to 58 for four after 19 overs.
- With Pat Cummins already ruled out, Scott Boland is expected to deputise, and if Hazlewood is unavailable, Brendan Doggett would likely debut ahead of the first Ashes Test in Perth.
- Neither Cricket Australia nor Cricket NSW could confirm injury specifics on Wednesday, while Pat Cummins, Australia captain, gave a cautiously optimistic initial assessment.
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