Matthew Hoggard ruled out of 2nd npower Test

The Yorkshire and England pace bowler Matthew Hoggard was today ruled out of the 2nd npower Test Match against Zimbabwe at Durham next week with a knee injury.

Hoggard, who was forced to leave the field during Yorkshire's C and G Trophy Match at Worcester on Wednesday, under-went a scan yesterday which revealed a torn meniscal cartilage in his right knee.

ECB Chief Medical Officer Dr Peter Gregory said: "Matthew will need to see a surgeon to find out if an operation is required. Our initial assessment is that he is likely to be out of cricket for approximately six weeks."

The Yorkshire captain Anthony McGrath, who made his Test debut at Lord's against Zimbabwe last week, also underwent a scan yesterday on his injured side. The scan revealed no tear and his condition is improving. He will be re-assessed by the England medical team next week.