Archive · 24 Nov 2025
Hazlewood's Ashes Participation Uncertain, Cummins Nears Recovery
Australia's cricket team is dealing with injuries to key players ahead of the Ashes series.
Josh Hazlewood has a hamstring injury and might miss the first few matches, but he's not completely ruled out.
Pat Cummins, the captain, is also injured and has a 50% chance of playing in the next match.
Usman Khawaja has back spasms and might not play in the next match either.
The team is hopeful that these players will recover soon and be available for the series.
Josh Hazlewood's hamstring injury may not be as severe as initially thought, but he is likely to miss the second Test.
Pat Cummins has a 50% chance of playing in the Brisbane Test, with his recovery nearing completion.
Usman Khawaja has returned home for back spasms checks and his availability for the next match is uncertain.
Mitchell Starc and other bowlers stepped up in the first Test, with Starc taking 10 wickets.
Travis Head's century as an opener in the second innings has sparked discussions about adjusting batting orders in future matches.
- Who
- Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, Usman Khawaja
- What
- Injuries and potential unavailability for the Ashes series
- When
- Ongoing, with updates as of November 24, 2025
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- To participate in the Ashes series
- Series
- Ashes
- Australia's Captain
- Pat Cummins
- Injured Players
- Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, Usman Khawaja
- Next Match
- Brisbane Test
- Replacement Players
- Brendan Doggett, Mitchell Starc, Cameron Green, Scott Boland
Sources
Australian Camp Worried As Josh Hazlewood's Ashes Participation In Doubt: Report
Ashes 2025-26: In a blow to Australia, pacer Josh Hazlewood out of second Test but Cummins remains hopeful
Ashes: Will Cummins return for Brisbane Test?
Big Twist: Josh Hazlewood Not Ruled Out Of Ashes! Aussie Head Coach Issues Update
Ashes: Australia Hopeful of Cummins Return in Brisbane, Khawaja No Certainty For Gabba
