Lehmann concerned about touring Zimbabwe

Darren Lehmann has admitted that he is concerned about the prospect of travelling to Zimbabwe. He spoke frankly after Yorkshire's National League match against Scotland at Headingley on Monday: "We are not a political side, but I would be lying if I said there wasn't a concern about the whole scenario. The authorities are seeking advice from the right people all the time and I will go along with that."

Lehmann has been included in the Australian squad that is scheduled to play two Tests and three one-day internationals in Zimbabwe later this month (the first Test is due to start in Harare on May 22). Stuart MacGill has already pulled out on moral grounds, and Lehmann revealed that he fully supported MacGill's decision. "I fully support and understand the decision Stuart MacGill has made. It is his choice and no-one has any problems with it."

Lehmann returned to Test cricket after recovering from a career-threatening injury to his Achilles tendon, and he admitted to a harrowing time in that period. "I was pretty concerned about my career, especially on the international side of it because there are so many good young guys coming through, you wonder whether you will get your place back. Fortunately for me, the injury has repaired well and I managed to force my way back in."