Langer's injury scare

Justin Langer's participation in the first Test against Sri Lanka has come under a cloud after he hurt his foot during a net session. He was to captain the Northern Territory Chief Minister's XI against Sri Lanka on Thursday, in the opening match of the tour.

According to ABC Sport, Langer's toe was hit twice, prompting a precautionary check-up at a local hospital. Observers said that Langer had a limp and that his injury appeared to be serious.

This is the second injury scare that the Australians have had in recent times. Shane Warne hurt himself while batting for Hampshire against Essex. A broken bone in his left hand threatened his participation in the series, which begins on July 1, but his chances of playing have improved dramatically since.