Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is set to miss the second Ashes Test at Brisbane, a pink-ball contest, while regular skipper Pat Cummins is likely to make a return after recovering from a back injury at The Gabba from December 4.

Hazlewood was ruled out of the Perth opener due to a hamstring issue suffered while playing in the Sheffield Shield. He will join the squad in Brisbane, and head coach Andrew McDonald expects him to be available later in the series.