The Australian Paceman's Recent Injury Setback Threatens Ashes Fast Bowling Comeback.
Josh Hazlewood is racing the clock to play a role in the ongoing battle against England following a new fitness concern on his road back to international cricket.
A Case of Frustrating Progress.
The recovery process has been frustratingly stop-start for the experienced bowler whose progress had been promising after sustaining a hamstring strain, which occurred during a Sheffield Shield match. Plans were for him to meet his teammates at the Gabba earlier this week but instead remained but stayed in Sydney instead.
“The pace bowler experienced discomfort in his achilles during his rehabilitation {from a recent hamstring injury|from the earlier muscle issue|,” a spokesperson said. “It's not a serious problem, and he is expected to recommence running and bowling next week.”
Dream Pace Trio Reunion in Doubt.
The selectors are confronting the possibility that their ideal attack featuring the three seasoned quicks during this Ashes contest. He was recently seen working alongside fellow injured paceman Cummins recently.
Notably, he used a traditional red cricket ball, not a pink one, indicating his target was the next fixture starting on 17 December. That timeline is now looking more unlikely although there is better news about Cummins, who was considered in the ongoing Gabba Test.
Team Management's View On Player Fitness.
The chief selector confirmed confirmed Cummins was a chance of playing, 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 to play in Adelaide, but the Brisbane match came too soon.
“He was potentially available but there would’ve been some restrictions,” the selector explained. “He is now undergoing of intensive bowling preparation. It’s one of those ones where the longer [recovery] is better.”
Regarding Nathan Lyon, Bailey stated is set to return for the next match. With the captain set to team up with Starc, and most likely Boland, in Adelaide the positions of pacemen are up for discussion ahead of the third Test. The left-armer has been the cornerstone of the attack in the absence his two celebrated teammates, claiming 16 scalps at an average of 11.75.
