Hazlewood faces a tight timeline to make an appearance in the ongoing battle against England after another injury speed bump on his road back to the bowling crease.
A Story of Frustrating Progress.
It has been a case of one step forward two steps back for the 34-year-old paceman whose progress had been promising in his return from a hamstring injury, picked up in domestic cricket. Plans were for him to meet the national squad in Queensland earlier this week but instead remained but remained in New South Wales.
“Hazlewood felt discomfort in his achilles while in recovery {from a recent hamstring injury|from the earlier muscle issue|,” a team spokesperson stated. “It is a low-grade issue, and he is expected to recommence his bowling program soon.”
Star Bowling Lineup Reunion in Doubt.
Australia are facing the reality that their ideal attack could be kept apart this series. He was recently seen working alongside fellow injured paceman Cummins recently.
His sessions involved the red ball, which differed from the pink ball, suggesting his focus was on the third Test in Adelaide. His participation for that Test is now less certain although there is better news on Cummins who was close to playing in the ongoing Gabba Test.
Team Management's View On Player Fitness.
National selector George Bailey said Cummins was close to selection, only withdrawing on match eve as a result of the residual issues {of a back injury|from a back complaint|. He assured that Cummins will be ready for the Adelaide Test, but the Brisbane match came too soon.
“Selection was an option but with overs restrictions in place,” Bailey said. “He is now undergoing of intensive bowling preparation. A longer build-up is definitely preferable.”
Bailey said Nathan Lyon , who was omitted in Brisbane. With Cummins to join Starc, and presumably Scott Boland, in Adelaide the positions of pacemen will be closely examined for the next Test. The left-armer has been the cornerstone of the bowling unit during the unavailability Hazlewood and Cummins, claiming 16 scalps putting up outstanding figures.
