Injured Lee is out of Ashes for first two Tests

Brett Lee is one of the main bowler of australian team. But may be

he is out of the first two Tests of the Ashes series with a low-grade abdominal tear and is no guarantee to play thereafter. The Australian fast bowler experienced pain down his left side following last week's tour game against England Lions in Worcester, and will be sidelined for the Cardiff and Lord's Tests at the very least.

Brett Lee was absent from Australia's training session at Sophia Gardens on Monday. He is being sent to London for scans, which revealed a small tear in an abdominal muscle.

"There probably is a bit more disappointment that it is an Ashes Test," Lee said. "I'm extremely disappointed. I'm gutted that I won't be there for that first Test match. But I'll find a way to bounce back. I've gotten back from five ankle surgeries so I'm sure one little muscle strain won't keep me out for too long.

"I still see myself hopefully playing a major role for Australia through the end part of the series, whether that's the second, third, fourth or fifth Test match, depending on how things go. I'm very disappointed but it's not the end of the world. I've got a couple of weeks now to get it right. I'll be hopefully running in a couple of days if [the physio Alex Kountouris] lets me. I'll be working on my fitness ... and hopefully I'll be back shortly."