Langer ruled out of second Test
Justin Langer, the Australian opener, has been ruled out of the second Test against West Indies beginning in Hobart on November 17
Cricinfo staff
08-Nov-2005
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"It is disappointing to miss a Test match but I have to consider the best interests of the team and whilst I continue pushing so hard to be right, I am not allowing myself to heal," said Langer. "It is different from past injuries in that the bone is actually broken. I need to give it a break and allow it to mend so that I can be ready for the rest of the season."
Langer's unavailability will give Mike Hussey his second chance to make an impact as a Test batsman. Hussey scored 1 and 29 in the first Test at Brisbane. Langer's omission also leaves Australia a senior batsman short with Michael Clarke and Simon Katich struggling for runs in the middle-order. The team for the second Test will be named later this week. Brad Hodge could be drafted in, and Andrew Symonds remains a dark horse after a brilliant century against South Australia.