BRETT LEE

Brett Lee – profile, career and stats

Brett Lee is a former Australian pacer who is regarded as one of the fastest bowlers in the world.

During his career, Brett Lee was part of the Australian squads which won the 2003 Cricket World Cup, and the 2006 and 2009 ICC Champions Trophy.

Brett Lee was the first bowler to take a hat-trick in T20I cricket which he took during the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup.

Lee was also the first Australian bowler to take a hat-trick in a Cricket World Cup which he took during the 2003 Cricket World Cup.

During his career, Brett Lee had a pace rivalry with Pakistan’s fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar though the two were and still are good friends.

Wisden named Lee Young Cricketer of the Year for 1990-2000 and in 2006 Wisden named Lee Cricketer of the Year.

In 2005, 2006 and 2008 ICC named Brett Lee in their ODI Team of the Year. In 2008, ICC named Brett Lee in their Test Team of the Year.

In the Champions League Twenty20 2009, Brett Lee was bestowed with the Player of the Series award.

When and where was Brett Lee born?

November 08, 1976, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.

What is the nickname of Brett Lee?

Binga.

Who is the wife of Brett Lee?

Lana Anderson is the wife of Brett Lee.

Who is the brother of Brett Lee?

Shane Lee.

When did Brett Lee play his first international match?

Brett Lee played his first international match against India in 1999. He played his first ODI against Pakistan in 2000. Lee played his first T20I in 2005 against New Zealand.

When did Brett Lee play his last international match?

Brett Lee played his last Test against South Africa in 2008. In 2012, Brett Lee played his last ODI and T20I against England and West Indies respectively.

How many Tests did Brett Lee play and how many wickets did he take in them?

In 76 Tests, Brett Lee took 310 wickets at an average of 30.81 with 10 five wicket-hauls.

How many ODIs did Brett Lee play and how many wickets did he take in them?

In 221 matches, Brett Lee took 380 wickets at an average of 29.4 with nine five-wicket hauls.

How many T20Is did Brett Lee play and how many wickets did he take in them?

In 25 T20Is, Brett Lee took 28 wickets at an average of 25.50.

Who is the best batter of all time for Brett Lee?

Sir Garfield Sobers.

Which batter was the toughest to bowl to for Brett Lee?

Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara and Jacques Kallis.

Which current bowler is the favourite of Brett Lee?

Pat Cummins.

Which current batter is the favourite of Brett Lee?

Virat Kohli.

Which current pacer is Brett Lee an idol of?

Pat Cummins.