Hazlewood given the all-clear of injury however Sean Abbott out of Ashes Test
The bowler has claimed 295 Test scalps at an average of 24.21 during his 76-Test career
Hazlewood received clearance to join Australia's squad for the initial Test against England post-injury worries, although compatriot the paceman has been ruled out
The two experienced hamstring injuries playing for their state team versus Victoria in domestic cricket on Wednesday
Medical examinations revealed the 34-year-old Hazlewood escaped tissue injury. Abbott, 33, who hasn't played Tests, has a "moderate grade" injury
Team captain Cummins will miss the opening Test, commencing later this month, so the loss of another established pace bowler such as Hazlewood could have proven a serious concern
The bowler stood unlikely to play at the Perth match, while Hazlewood will combine Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland as the primary pace attack
The captain, rehabilitating from back issues, is expected to be scheduled to reappear during the next Test beginning December 4 in Brisbane
Top-order player Smith takes over leadership in Cummins' absence
Similar to most the Australia players, the bowler took part in the current round of domestic cricket building up to the England series
Prior to recently, he hadn't featured red-ball cricket for New South Wales since last season
He experienced stiffness in his posterior chain near the conclusion of the opposition's batting recently and was substituted as a precaution
The two bowlers batted in New South Wales' second innings as they lost in a substantial margin
"There's seven days from the Test series - typically prefer the side of caution," said Cummins
"They needed to determine the exact situation ahead of risking and potentially making the condition"
"Uncommon to see him upbeat, making it encouraging observing his positive demeanor"
"He understands his physique thoroughly. I think he was a little bit worried (and desired it checked out"
The bowler collected 57 international selections representing Australia in limited-overs formats
The uncapped Doggett represents additional pace options among the selections, providing cover for Starc, Boland and Hazlewood