Lehmann ruled out of second Test

As well as missing out on the forthcoming one-day international series in India, Darren Lehmann has also been ruled out of the second Test against Zimbabwe in Sydney after diagnostic scans revealed acute inflammation of his left achilles tendon.

Dr Martin Sullivan, a leading foot and ankle specialist, and Errol Alcott, Australia's physiotherapist, have advised him rest until a review in mid-November, a Cricket Australia press release said.

Although disappointed at missing the Test, Lehmann said that he was "realistic enough to know that I could suffer further damage if I do play."

"My main focus right now is to try and get things right for good," Lehmann added. "I did a lot of running during our break prior to the Perth Test and according to Dr Sullivan, that's where I aggravated the Achilles."

Australia have yet to name their line-up for the Sydney Test.