Cricket Australia says Josh Hazlewood will proceed to the Test squad as normal despite sending an injury scare through the camp on Wednesday.

RCB’s title-winning formula revolved around Josh Hazlewood’s brilliance and Rajat Patidar’s leadership. As they prepare for IPL 2026, the defending champions must expand their pace depth and find support for their Australian spearhead.

Josh Hazlewood’s injury scare may open the door for Beau Webster to line up alongside Cameron Green in the first Ashes Test, with Steve Smith open to the possibility of playing both all-rounders.