Hazlewood a Major Doubt for Rest of Ashes as Cummins' Brisbane Return Uncertain

Overview

• Veteran reporter Pete Lalor says Josh Hazlewood could miss the entire series, with reports pointing to a possible tendon component to his hamstring injury.
• Cricket Australia ruled him out before Perth after lingering tightness, noting early scans can miss low‑grade damage, and follow‑up imaging confirmed a strain.
• Hazlewood sat out the opening Test in Perth, which Australia won by eight wickets with Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland leading the attack.
• Pat Cummins described himself as "half a chance" for the second Test in Brisbane and said he will not rush his return as his back rehabilitation continues.
• Hazlewood’s potential absence would be significant for Australia, with the seamer credited in reporting with 295 Test wickets at an average of 24.21.