Waqar, who has not played since taking four for 46 in the county champions' NatWest Trophy first-round tie against Bedfordshire on June 24, was told after an initial scan that a short rest would cure the injury. But a further examination now indicates it will not heal in time for him to play again this season.

``We're told that rest is the only cure, and any attempt to play will simply set him back to square one,'' said Glamorgan secretary Mike Fatkin. ``The longer-term prognosis isn't too bad, and we'll monitor his progress during the autumn.''

Malcolm Speed, chief executive of the Australian Cricket Board, confirmed yesterday that Australia will play a Test this October in Peshwar, in Pakistan's troubled north-west after receiving assurances about their safety.

Warwickshire batsman Andy Moles, 37, is to leave Edgbaston to take up a five-year coaching contract with South Africa's provincial champions, Free State. The pugnacious opener has brought forward his retirement as a player after failing to regain a place following Achilles' tendon surgery.

England's women have recalled left-arm seam bowler Melissa Reynard for the second Test against Australia which starts at Harrogate today.