Australia were dealt a huge blow Saturday with pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England with a hamstring strain, joining Pat Cummins on the sidelines.

Hazlewood tweaked his hamstring during New South Wales's Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria during the week.

He was initially given the all-clear after a scan, but repeat imaging confirmed the strain.

"Initial scans Wednesday were clear of muscle strain however follow-up imaging today has confirmed the injury," Cricket Australia said. "As a result, Hazlewood will not travel to Perth and has been ruled out of the first Ashes Test match."

Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland will lead the attack against England with Brendan Doggett looking likely to make his debut.

Meanwhile, England pacer Mark Wood was Saturday cleared any hamstring injury after a precautionary scan in a huge relief for England just days away from the first Ashes Test against Australia.

The 35-year-old complained of left hamstring stiffness on Friday during the tourists' only warm-up game.

It was his first match in almost nine months following knee surgery, with the veteran getting through eight overs before leaving the field.

"Following precautionary scans on Friday, England fast bowler Mark Wood has been cleared of any concerns regarding his left hamstring," the England Cricket Board said. "Wood will continue to train as planned in the build-up to the first Test in Perth."