Langer in doubt for second Test

24 Dec, 2004

Australian opener Justin Langer is in doubt for the second cricket Test against Pakistan in Melbourne because of a back problem, team officials said on Thursday. Langer was diagnosed with a bulging disc after bending down to pick up a ball at training on Thursday morning. Australian physiotherapist Errol Alcott said Langer was in severe pain and was in serious doubt for the second Test, which begins on Boxing Day.

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