Double injury scares for Australia ahead of the Ashes (Source: AFP Photos)
As the iconic Ashes is less than 10 days away, the entire cricket community can’t wait to enjoy the unreal red-ball thrills. As the Australian side is set to face their arch-rivals in their own backyard, the consecutive injury blows are hitting them hard.
Skipper Pat Cummins is already out of the first Test of the Ashes, and two more injury scares are haunting them. Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott’s absence after lunch in the ongoing Sheffield Shield clash has sparked major injury worries.
Hazelwood and Abbott’s injury scare haunts Australia
The most exciting time of Test cricket is arriving as the historic Ashes is coming back with yet another thrilling season. With the series kicking off on November 21, Australian stars are pushing hard in the Sheffield Shield to fine-tune their form. However, this stage has also brought some new injury scares to Australia.
As New South Wales and Victoria were locking horns in the game, Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott tepid into the field. But the match sparked attention after the duo returned for lunch on day three and didn’t return to the field after that. According to reports, both players are currently being evaluated for possible hamstring injuries.
The official confirmation about their injury is about to be released, but their sudden exit from the game is raising eyebrows. As key pillars of Australia’s bowling attack, any serious setback to Hazlewood or Abbott could deal a major blow to the team ahead of the Ashes.
In the ongoing match, Sean Abbott delivered a remarkable spell. In nine overs, he conceded 18 runs and secured a final four-wicket haul in the first innings. On the other hand, Hazlewood secured one crucial wicket while conceding 22 runs. Even in the second innings, Abbott secured one wicket before leaving the field.
Australia battles injuries that seem fiercer than the Ashes rivalry itself
Whenever Ashes returns with a fiery edition, the world holds its breath to enjoy some fiery red-ball dramas. But as the Ashes 2025 is inching closer, the injury scare is putting Australia on the back foot. Even before a ball is bowled, the Aussies seem to be battling fitness concerns more fiercely than their English rivals.
As Australian captain Pat Cummins is recovering from a back injury, he has been ruled out of the first Test of the Ashes 2025. In his absence, Steve Smith will don the captain’s hat. Standing at this point, Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott’s injury scare has become a major threat for the Aussies just days before the marquee Test series.
