Hazlewood given the all-clear of fitness concerns but Sean Abbott out of Test
Hazlewood's career includes 295 Test scalps at an average of 24.21 runs per wicket across 76 Test matches
Hazlewood received clearance to join Australia's squad ahead of the opening Ashes match following fitness concerns, although compatriot the paceman has been ruled out
The two experienced muscle problems playing for their state team against Victoria in the Sheffield Shield recently
Tests indicated Hazlewood (34) avoided a muscle strain. Abbott, 33, who hasn't played Tests, suffered a "moderate grade" injury
Skipper Pat Cummins will miss the initial match, commencing later this month, so the loss of another established pace bowler like Hazlewood might have represented a significant setback
Abbott was doubtful to feature during the Western Australia Test, with Hazlewood set to join Starc and Boland as the specialist seamers
The captain, rehabilitating from spinal concerns, appears to be scheduled to reappear for the Brisbane match beginning December 4 in Brisbane
Top-order player Smith will lead Australia during the captain's recovery
Like many of the Australia players, Hazlewood is involved in ongoing fixtures of Sheffield Shield matches ahead of the historic rivalry
Prior to recently, he was absent from red-ball cricket representing NSW in more than a year
He experienced stiffness in his hamstring towards the end of Victoria's second innings recently and was substituted as a precaution
The two bowlers participated in batting for their team's second batting effort during their defeat in a substantial margin
"We're a week away until the Test matches - we consistently choose the side of caution," stated the captain
"They needed to determine what was happening ahead of risking and potentially making the injury more severe"
"Uncommon to see him cheerful, therefore it was positive to see him smiling"
"He understands his physique really well. I think he was slightly anxious (and) wanted to get professional evaluation"
Abbott has won 57 international selections with the national team in ODI and T20 cricket
Without Test experience Brendan Doggett represents additional pace options in the squad, acting as backup for the primary fast bowlers
