Lee to miss first Ashes test

Australian fast bowler Brett Lee will miss the first Ashes test against England starting in Cardiff tomorrow because of a rib injury. "I've sustained a small muscle tear which has ruled me out of the first test," Lee said at a news conference yesterday.

Australian fast bowler Brett Lee will miss the first Ashes test against England starting in Cardiff tomorrow because of a rib injury.

"I've sustained a small muscle tear which has ruled me out of the first test," Lee said at a news conference yesterday. "I'm very disappointed."

Australian physio Alex Kountouris said there was still a chance of Lee being fit enough for the second test next week.

Lee, suffered soreness in his ribs following a warm-up game against the England Lions.

The 32-year-old Lee has been out of test action since December, but he had looked in condition to make an impact in this week's test after taking six first-innings wickets against the England Lions at Worcester.

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