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The green light was given to Hazlewood to join Australia's squad for the initial Test against England after an injury scare, although compatriot Abbott is unavailable
Each encountered muscle problems while representing their state team against Victoria in domestic cricket on Wednesday
Medical examinations revealed Hazlewood, 34 avoided tissue injury. The uncapped Abbott, 33, suffered a moderate-level injury
Captain Pat Cummins is out of the first Test, starting November 21, so the loss of a key pace option like Hazlewood would have been a significant setback
Abbott would have been not expected to participate at the Perth match, while Hazlewood will combine fellow quicks Starc and Boland as the specialist seamers
Cummins, who is recovering from spinal concerns, appears to be on track to return for the second Test beginning December 4 in Brisbane
Batter Steve Smith takes over leadership while Cummins is out
Like many of the Australia players, Hazlewood participated in the current round of state games building up to the Ashes
Before this week, he was absent from domestic first-class games for New South Wales since last season
He noticed discomfort in his leg muscle during the final stages of the match on Wednesday exiting the play as a precaution
Neither Hazlewood nor Abbott came out to bat during their team's second batting effort in a losing cause in a substantial margin
"There's seven days until the Test matches - always err on being cautious," stated the captain
"They needed to determine what was happening before pushing it that could worsen the injury more severe"
"He seldom shows him cheerful, therefore it was positive to see him smiling"
"He's aware of his condition thoroughly. It seemed he felt a little bit worried (and) wanted to get medical assessment"
Abbott earned 57 international selections for Australia in limited-overs formats
Without Test experience Doggett provides bowling backup within the team, acting as backup for the main pace trio
