Josh Hazlewood given the all-clear of injury however Abbott out of Test
Hazlewood's career includes 295 wickets at an average of 24.21 across 76 Test matches
Hazlewood received clearance to become part of the Australian team ahead of the opening Ashes match after an injury scare, but fellow pace bowler Abbott is unavailable
The two experienced hamstring issues during their match for NSW in the Victoria clash in domestic cricket on Wednesday
Tests indicated Hazlewood (34) escaped tissue injury. The uncapped Abbott, 33, has a moderate-level injury
Captain Pat Cummins will miss the first Test, beginning on 21 November, so the loss of a key pace option like Hazlewood might have represented a major blow
Abbott would have been doubtful to feature at the Perth match, with Hazlewood set to join fellow quicks Starc and Boland as the primary pace attack
The captain, rehabilitating from a back injury, is expected to be on track to return for the Brisbane match commencing December fourth
Top-order player Smith will lead Australia during the captain's recovery
Following other the Australia players, the bowler took part in the current round of domestic cricket ahead of the historic rivalry
Prior to recently, he was absent from red-ball cricket representing NSW for over twelve months
He experienced stiffness in his hamstring near the conclusion of Victoria's second innings on Wednesday and left the field for safety reasons
Neither Hazlewood nor Abbott batted in New South Wales' second innings during their defeat in a substantial margin
"There's seven days from the Test series - always err on precautionary measures," commented Cummins
"The medical staff sought to identify the exact situation ahead of risking that could worsen the condition"
"It's rare to get him chipper, making it encouraging to witness his smile"
"He knows his body extremely well. He appeared slightly anxious (seeking to obtain medical assessment"
Abbott has won 57 appearances representing Australia in limited-overs formats
Without Test experience Doggett is the other seamer among the selections, offering support to Starc, Boland and Hazlewood
