The Australian Paceman's Newest Fitness Concern Puts in Doubt Ashes Pace Trio Return.
The veteran fast bowler is in a race against time to play a role in the ongoing battle against England due to a further physical setback on his road back to international cricket.
An Episode of Mixed Rehabilitation.
It has been a case of one step forward two steps back for the 34-year-old paceman who was showing encouraging signs after sustaining a hamstring strain, picked up in domestic cricket. He was scheduled to link up the Test side in Brisbane in recent days for further rehabilitation electing to stay in Sydney.
“Josh Hazlewood reported achilles soreness this week as part of his rehab {from a recent hamstring injury|from the earlier muscle issue|,” a team spokesperson stated. “The concern is considered minor, and he should resume physical activities shortly.”
First-Choice Attack Reunion in Doubt.
The selectors are confronting the possibility that their ideal attack featuring the three seasoned quicks in the current campaign. He was recently seen working with his recovering teammate Pat Cummins recently.
His sessions involved the red ball, which differed from the pink ball, indicating his target was the third Test in Adelaide. That schedule now appears in doubt for Hazlewood on Cummins who was close to playing in the second Test.
Bailey's Assessment on Cummins and Lyon.
Chair of selectors George Bailey stated Cummins was nearly available, only withdrawing on match eve because of the ongoing effects {of a back injury|from a back complaint|. He assured that Cummins will be ready to play in Adelaide, with the second Test timeline being too aggressive.
“He was potentially available though with certain limitations,” the selector explained. “He is now undergoing where it’s back-to-back bowling days. It’s one of those ones where the longer [recovery] is better.”
Bailey said Nathan Lyon will feature in Adelaide. With the captain set to team up with Starc, and most likely Boland, the roles of seamers such as Brendan Doggett and Michael Neser for the next Test. The left-armer has been the cornerstone of the attack in the absence Hazlewood and Cummins, taking 16 wickets at an average of 11.75.
