Hazlewood cleared from fitness concerns however Abbott ruled out of Test

Josh Hazlewood has been cleared to link up with Australia's squad for the first Ashes Test post-injury worries, although compatriot the paceman is unavailable

The two experienced muscle problems during their match for NSW against Victoria in domestic cricket on Wednesday

Tests indicated the 34-year-old Hazlewood escaped tissue injury. The uncapped Abbott, 33, sustained a moderate-level injury

Captain Pat Cummins will miss the opening Test, beginning on 21 November, so the loss of another experienced fast bowler such as Hazlewood might have represented a major blow

Abbott would have been doubtful to feature in Perth, while Hazlewood will combine Starc and Boland forming the fast bowling unit

Cummins, who is recovering from spinal concerns, is thought to be likely to comeback for the Brisbane match in Brisbane starting on 4 December

Batsman Steve Smith takes over leadership in Cummins' absence

Following other the Australia players, Hazlewood participated in recent matches of domestic cricket building up to the Ashes

Before this week, he had not played domestic first-class games representing NSW in more than a year

He noticed discomfort in his leg muscle during the final stages of the opposition's batting on Wednesday and left the field taking preventive measures

Neither Hazlewood nor Abbott batted in New South Wales' second innings in a losing cause by three hundred runs

"We have one week until the Test matches - always err on the side of caution," said Cummins

"They wanted to find out the nature of the problem ahead of risking that could worsen the injury more severe"

"It's rare to get him upbeat, making it encouraging to see him smiling"

"He's aware of his condition really well. I think he was a little bit worried (and) wanted to get medical assessment"

The bowler collected 57 appearances representing Australia in ODI and T20 cricket

Without Test experience Doggett represents additional pace options in the squad, offering support to the primary fast bowlers