Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood cleared of hamstring strain, will join Ashes squad for first Test in Perth starting November 21.

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been cleared of a hamstring strain after scans following tightness during a Sheffield Shield match, confirming he will travel to Perth for the first Ashes Test starting November 21. His fitness provides relief as captain Pat Cummins remains out with a back injury, and backup Sean Abbott sustained a moderate-grade hamstring injury, ruling him out of the opening Test. Hazlewood is set to join the squad and train ahead of the series, which begins at Perth Stadium and continues across Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney.