Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Hazlewood and Cummins Train Ahead of Ashes Test
Two important Australian cricket players, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, have been injured.
They were seen practicing bowling in Sydney.
Hazlewood hurt his hamstring and Cummins has a back problem.
They used different colored balls while practicing.
The coach said Cummins might be able to play in the next test match, but Hazlewood's return is still uncertain.
The coach is hopeful that Hazlewood will play some part in the series.
They are being careful to make sure the players don't get hurt again.
Other players like Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson, and Xavier Bartlett are also being considered for the team.
Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins bowled in the nets in Sydney as part of their injury recovery.
Hazlewood missed the first Ashes Test due to a hamstring injury, while Cummins was out with a lower back injury.
Cummins used a pink ball and Hazlewood used a red ball during their training session.
Australia coach Andrew McDonald is optimistic about Cummins' chances of playing in the next Test.
Hazlewood's availability for the Brisbane Test is uncertain, but he is expected to play some part in the series.
- Who
- Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, Australia's pace spearheads
- What
- Bowling in the nets as part of their recovery from injuries
- When
- Tuesday, ahead of the day-night second Ashes Test next week
- Where
- Cricket NSW headquarters in Sydney
- Why
- To assess their fitness and availability for the upcoming Ashes Test
Optimistic View
Cautious View
Player Availability
Optimistic View
Andrew McDonald is optimistic about Cummins' chances of playing in the next Test and expects Hazlewood to play some part in the series.
Cautious View
The management remains cautious about Cummins' full recovery and Hazlewood's availability for the Brisbane Test is uncertain.
- Players
- Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins
- Injuries
- Hamstring (Hazlewood), Lower back (Cummins)
- Training Location
- Cricket NSW headquarters, Sydney
- Upcoming Test
- Day-night second Ashes Test
- Coach
- Andrew McDonald
- Hazlewood's Availability
- Uncertain for Brisbane Test, expected to play some part in the series
- Cummins' Availability
- Possible for the next Test, building resilience
- Other Players
- Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson, Xavier Bartlett
