Injured Australia [ Images ] batsman Justin Langer has been ruled out of the second Test against West Indies [ Images ] starting in Hobart on November 17.

Langer missed the series opener in Brisbane [ Images ] after breaking a rib and the condition has not sufficiently improved.

"It is disappointing to miss a test match but I have to consider the best interests of the team and whilst I continue pushing so hard to be right, I am not allowing myself to heal," he said in a statement on Tuesday.

"It is different from past injuries in that the bone is actually broken. I need to give it a break and allow it to mend so that I can be ready for the rest of the season."

Langer, who was replaced by Mike Hussey [ Images ] in the first Test, is the second Australia player to succumb to injury this week.

All rounder Shane Watson [ Images ] has been ruled out of the rest of the season after dislocating his shoulder in Australia's 379-run win over West Indies in the first test.

Australia's squad for Hobart will be named later this week.