Overview
- Cricket Australia said Hazlewood reported low-grade Achilles soreness during hamstring rehab and is expected to resume running and bowling next week.
- Hazlewood’s planned trip to join the squad in Brisbane was cancelled, with the pacer remaining in Sydney to continue his recovery.
- With the third Test in Adelaide starting December 17, his availability is now considered unlikely, leaving Melbourne or Sydney as possible windows to return.
- Pat Cummins said he expects to be ready for Adelaide “barring any hiccups” after missing the first two Tests with a back injury.
- Australia’s seam depth continues to be tested, with Sean Abbott also sidelined and Mitchell Starc leading the attack with 16 wickets across the first two Tests.