Brisbane, Nov 24: Fast Bowler Glenn McGrath today said he could join test teammate Darren Lehmann and miss Australia's upcoming four-Test cricket series against India. McGrath said he will miss the opening two tests in Brisbane and Adelaide and will aim for a return in the December 26 test at the Melbourne cricket ground after struggling to return to full fitness following ankle surgery.
Fellow fast bowler Brett Lee also remains in doubt with abdominal and ankle problems and is unlikely to be selected for the opening test at the Gabba in Brisbane starting Decemebr 04.
Both were assessed by team physiotherapist Errol Allcott over the weekend with neither given a clean bill of health.
Left-hander Lehmann's test future is in doubt after being ruled out of first-class cricket until early next year with an Achilles tendon injury.
The 33-year-old Lehmann has been sidelined since suffering the injury during the first Test against Zimbabwe in October.
Bureau Report