Brett Lee is a former Australian cricket player. Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee competed in all three game forms while representing his country internationally. Born on November 8, 1976, Brett Lee is one of the best speed bowlers in the history of international cricket. Lee became one of the cornerstones of the fearsome Australian pace attack of the 20s solely due to his uncommon ability to bowl quickly and the reverse swing in his arsenal.
Lee began playing cricket by joining the local club, Oak Flat Rats, junior squad and eventually made it to the New South Wales team thanks to some standout performances for the Australian U-17 and U-19 teams. Brett Lee’s ODI Debut against Pakistan in the year 2000 made him an exemplary pace bowler in the Australian cricket team.
Brett Lee retired from ODI format in February 2010 after suffering a major ankle injury in 2009. After retiring, Lee played for several T20 teams across the world, including the IPL. He participated for Kolkata Knight Riders and was a part of the 2012 champions. As an Australian cricket player, Bret Lee has following batting and fielding statistics in TEST format, innings (90), runs (1451), average (20.15), HS (64). Lee’s statistics in ODI format are, innings (110), runs (1176), average (17.81), HS (59). Lee’s statistics in T20I format are, innings (12), Runs (101), 16.83), HS (43).
Biography of Brett Lee
- Real Name: Brett Lee
- Other/Nickname: Binga
- Profession: Australian cricketer (bowler)
- Bowling Style: Pace bowler
- Role in the team: All-rounder in all three formats
- Jersey Number: #58 (Australian cricket team), #58 (IPL)
- Coach: Not known
Physical status of Brett Lee
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- Height: 87m (approx.)
- Weight: 48 Kilogram (approx.)
- Body measurements: Chest (42 inches), Waist (32 inches), Biceps (15 inches)
- Eye colour: Brown
- Hair colour: Blonde
Personal life of Brett Lee
- Date of Birth: 8 November 1976
- Place of Birth: Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
- Age: 45 Years (As of 2021)
- Nationality: Australian
- Hometown: New South Wales, Australia
- School: Oak Flats High School, Australia
- College: Not Known
- Highest educational qualifications: Not Known
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Mother tongue: English
Mitchell Johnson’s Debut
- TEST Debut: Australia v/s India at Melbourne on 26 December 1999
- ODI Debut: Australia v/s Pakistan at Brisbane on 9 January 2000
- T20I Debut: Australia v/s New Zealand at Auckland on 17 February 2005
Brett Lee’s Achievements
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- Brett Lee received the “Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year” award in 2000.
- Twice, in 1999 and 2006, Brett Lee was recognised as “Wisden Cricketer of the Year.”
- Lee received the “Player of the Tournament” award in the DLF Tournament that was hosted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2006–2007.
- He received the McGilvray Medal, the Allan Border Medal, and the Australian Test Player of the Year award all in the same year, 2008, all of which were given to him.
- Lee was selected as the “Player of the Series” in the India-based 2009 Champions League Twenty-20.
Family Details of Brett Lee
- Marital status: Married
- Wife: Elizabeth Kemp
- Children: Son – Preston Charles, Daughter – Helena Lee
- Parents: Father – Bob, Mother –Helen Buxton
- Siblings: Brothers – Shan Lee, Grant Lee
- Religion: Christian
- Other hobbies: Singing and playing guitar
Here are some of the lesser-known facts about Brett Lee
- Brett Lee started playing cricket at a young age of 16 years,
- Brett Lee is known for his exemplary pace deliveries over 155KM/hour,
- Brett Lee has significantly contributed to Australia’s victor in the world cup in 2003 and 2007,
- Brett Lee’s run up for bowling is 30 meters and he always puts up his s left foot forward first,
- Brett Lee was featured in a short film directed by Adam Rainford, ‘Dream Date’
- Brett Lee has a major phobia of heights
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