Australia setback as Hazlewood ruled out of 1st Ashes Test

AFP | Sydney

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Australia was dealt a huge blow yesterday with pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England with a hamstring strain, joining Pat Cummins on the sidelines.

The 34-year-old tweaked his hamstring during New South Wales’s Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria during the week.
He was initially given the all-clear after a scan, but repeat imaging confirmed the strain.

“Initial scans Wednesday were clear of muscle strain, however follow-up imaging today has confirmed the injury,” Cricket Australia said. “Early imaging can occasionally underestimate low-grade muscle injuries.

“As a result, Hazlewood will not travel to Perth and has been ruled out of the first Ashes Test match.”

It is a massive setback for the hosts just days out from the opening Test in Perth on November 21 with fellow quick Cummins also missing the match.