Josh Hazlewood, who has been recovering from a hamstring injury, has developed "low-grade" soreness in his achilles,

further complicating his bid to return for the Ashes.

Hazlewood picked up the hamstring injury during a Sheffield Shield match and has been in rehabilitation since. Cricket

Australia, however, say he should be back to bowling next week.

"Josh Hazlewood reported achilles soreness this week during his rehabilitation from a recent hamstring injury," Cricket

Australia said in a statement on Friday (December 5). "It is a low-grade issue and he is expected to recommence running

and bowling next week."

It's been a frustrating couple of home summers for Hazlewood. Last year, he suffered a side strain in the opening Test

against India and missed the second Test in Adelaide. He returned for the third Test and then strained a calf, which

ruled him out the rest of the series.

Australia have also been without Pat Cummins for the first two Tests, with the captain touch-and-go for the ongoing

second Test in Brisbane. He is expected to be fit for the next Test where he should reunite with Mitchell Starc, who has

been leading the attack so far.