Former Hampshire batsman Simon Katich has suffered an injury scare a week before the first Ashes Test.

The Australia opener, in his first game since suffering a thumb injury on the recent tour of India, made one run for New South Wales before hurting himself in the field and failing to come out for the second innings "He dived in the field and jarred up his shoulder," explained Australia team physio Alex Kountouris.

"It was quite painful but it doesn't look to be a serious injury. If he wakes up tomorrow morning and can't lift his arm it would be a worry but I'm not expecting that to happen.

"I expect he will be okay."