Updated On: 25 November, 2025 08:12 AM IST | Melbourne | Agencies
Hazlewood was ruled out of the Perth opener due to a hamstring issue suffered while playing in the Sheffield Shield. He will join the squad in Brisbane, and head coach Andrew McDonald expects him to be available later in the series

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Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is set to miss the second Ashes Test at Brisbane, a pink-ball contest, while regular skipper Pat Cummins is likely to make a return after recovering from a back injury at The Gabba from December 4.
Hazlewood was ruled out of the Perth opener due to a hamstring issue suffered while playing in the Sheffield Shield. He will join the squad in Brisbane, and head coach Andrew McDonald expects him to be available later in the series.