Australia bowler Josh Hazlewood suffers Ashes injury setback with new timeline for return
Australia star’s Ashes hopes in the balance after fresh injury blow
- Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood's hopes of playing in the 2025/26 Ashes series are uncertain after suffering another injury setback.
- He developed Achilles soreness during his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury, which had ruled him out of the first two Tests.
- The fast bowler experienced the new low-grade Achilles issue after returning to bowling off a few paces in Sydney.
- Cricket Australia stated that Hazlewood is expected to recommence running and bowling next week, following a history of calf and Achilles problems.
- Despite the setback, Australia coach Andrew McDonald remains confident that Hazlewood could still feature in the later stages of the series.