Overview
- Hazlewood's planned move to join the Test squad in Brisbane was cancelled, and he will continue his recovery in Sydney.
- He had already been ruled out of the first two Tests, and his availability for the third Test in Adelaide on December 17 is now in serious doubt.
- The fast bowler had resumed bowling off a few paces in Sydney before reporting the new Achilles soreness.
- The setback continues a pattern of soft‑tissue issues for Hazlewood, including previous calf, Achilles and side problems that have disrupted recent seasons.
- Australia's pace depth is under pressure, with Sean Abbott also injured, selectors expecting Pat Cummins to be ready for Adelaide, and Mitchell Starc supported by Scott Boland, Brendan Doggett and Michael Neser.