Australia's Hazlewood out of first Ashes Test
Published: 11/15/2025

Australia's pace bowling hit by injury as Josh Hazlewood ruled out of first Ashes Test due to muscle strain, joining Pat Cummins on sidelines. In their absence, Mitchell Starc leads attack with Scott Boland as his new partner, while Michael Neser added as cover. Despite setbacks, former fast bowler Jason Gillespie backs Australia as favorites but warns England to be cautious of the home side's depth in bowling options for series opener in Perth.



