Overview
- Cricket Australia confirmed Josh Hazlewood developed Achilles soreness during hamstring rehabilitation and said he is expected to restart running and bowling next week.
- Hazlewood remained in Sydney rather than joining the squad in Brisbane, making his participation in the third Test in Adelaide increasingly doubtful.
- Pat Cummins said he will be "good to go" for Adelaide, noting he was close to playing in Brisbane before selectors opted against the risk.
- With Hazlewood unlikely, Cummins is poised to return at the expense of Brendan Doggett or Michael Neser, and Nathan Lyon is set for recall alongside Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland.
- Mitchell Starc has carried the attack in the first two Tests with 16 wickets, easing the strain created by the absences of Cummins and Hazlewood.