Hazlewood missed Australia's two eight-wicket wins over England in Perth and Brisbane but had been expected to return later in the five-match series

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood's chances of featuring in the ongoing Ashes series have taken another hit.

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood says he's aiming to be available for the back end of the Ashes as he is still recovering from his hamstring injury.

Australia received a boost on Tuesday as Josh Hazlewood took to the nets, working towards recovery from the hamstring setback that ruled him out of the opening Ashes Test in Perth.

With cricket becoming a year-round pursuit, playing all formats might be taking a toll on players but experienced Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood feels it is possible to do the balancing act with meticulous planning and strategising.

The ever-reliable Scott Boland has played just 14 Tests, but only because the "big three" of Cummins, Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc have been at the top of their game for so long.

It is a massive setback for the hosts just days out from the opening Test in Perth on November 21 with Australia captain Pat Cummins also missing the match.

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood has been cleared of major injury ahead of the first Ashes Test against England.

Hazlewood, who is five wickets shy of the 300-mark in Tests, said he is not overly focused on the personal milestone.

India vs Australia, 3rd T20I Live Streaming: India take on Australia in the third T20I of the five-match series on Sunday at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart.