Overview
- Josh Hazlewood was cleared of a muscle strain after scans and will join the squad in Perth to train as planned.
- Sean Abbott sustained a moderate-grade hamstring injury and will not be available for selection for the first Test.
- Both fast bowlers left the field sore on day three of New South Wales' Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at the SCG and underwent precautionary scans.
- With Pat Cummins already unavailable due to a back issue, Australia are expected to turn to Hazlewood alongside Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland for the opener.
- The first Test against England begins November 21 at Perth Stadium, followed by matches in Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.