The Australian Paceman's Newest Injury Setback Jeopardizes Ashes Bowling Reunion.
Josh Hazlewood is racing the clock to play a role in the Ashes series after another injury speed bump during his return path to the bowling crease.
A Story of One Step Forward, Two Steps Back.
The recovery process has been frustratingly stop-start for the 34-year-old paceman who was showing encouraging signs from a recent hamstring issue, picked up in domestic cricket. He was scheduled to link up the national squad in Queensland in recent days for further rehabilitation but stayed in Sydney instead.
“Hazlewood felt achilles soreness this week as part of his rehab {from a recent hamstring injury|from the earlier muscle issue|,” a spokesperson said. “It's not a serious problem, and he should resume his bowling program soon.”
Dream Pace Trio Reunion in Doubt.
The team management is dealing with the prospect that their premier fast bowling unit featuring the three seasoned quicks during this Ashes contest. Just days ago, he was training alongside fellow injured paceman Cummins just 10 days ago.
Notably, he used a traditional red cricket ball, which differed from the pink ball, in a sign he was pushing for the third Test in Adelaide. That schedule now appears in doubt although there is better news about Cummins, who was considered in the ongoing Gabba Test.
Selector's Update on Cummins and Lyon.
The chief selector confirmed stated Cummins was nearly available, pulling out just before the game as a result of the residual issues {of a back injury|from a back complaint|. Bailey stated the captain will be available for the Adelaide Test, but the Brisbane match came too soon.
“He could’ve played but there would’ve been some restrictions,” the selector explained. “Currently, he is in a phase of intensive bowling preparation. This is a situation where more time is beneficial.”
Bailey said Nathan Lyon is set to return for the next match. With Cummins to join Starc, and most likely Boland, the spots for fast bowlers like will be closely examined ahead of the third Test. The left-armer has been the cornerstone of the pace attack without of his two esteemed colleagues, taking 16 wickets with a remarkable average.
