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Lee to miss first Ashes Test

Published:Monday | July 6, 2009 | 12:37 PM

Australia fast bowler Brett Lee will miss the first Ashes test against hosts England this week due to injury.



Team spokesman Philip Pope says Lee is suffering from a sore left rib after playing against the England Lions.



After undergoing a scan, Lee was ruled out of the test in Cardiff, which starts Wednesday.