Australia’s fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series against England due to an injury setback, announced on Tuesday. Coach Andrew McDonald informed reporters that Hazlewood, who missed the first two Tests, has been struggling with hamstring and Achilles injuries and will miss the last three matches.

“Really flat for him. A couple of setbacks that we didn’t see coming," McDonald stated. “We thought he’d play a huge part in the series. But really feel for him that he won’t get that opportunity."

Hazlewood will now aim to be fully fit for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, starting in February.

Pat Cummins, another fast bowler, is expected to return as captain for the third Test in Adelaide next week as Australia aims to seal the series. The

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