In an encouraging sign for Australia, Josh Hazlewood returned to the nets on Tuesday as he recovers from the hamstring injury that kept him out of the opening Ashes Test in Perth.

Pat Cummins , meanwhile, was pictured bowling with a pink ball as he continues his push to return for the day-night Test at the Gabba following his back injury.

The pair trained at Cricket Central in Sydney while New South Wales were playing their Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania.

In what looked like clear evidence of immediate priorities, Hazlewood was bowling with a red ball. He is not expected to be available for the Gabba Test, so his comeback target will be Adelaide, which has reverted to a day Test this year.

Speaking on Monday, Australia coach Andrew McDonald was confident that Hazlewood woul

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