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'Hard as Ponting': Brett Lee in awe of Shubman Gill

'Hard as Ponting': Brett Lee in awe of Shubman Gill

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Brett Lee compared Gill's captaincy style to that of Australian legends Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh, highlighting his ability to command respect and stand firm in challenging moments.

'I love India...': Brett Lee on cancelled WCL clash

'I love India...': Brett Lee on cancelled WCL clash

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

When asked about his views on the cancelled match between the fierce rivals, Lee addressed the 'tough question' with a neutral stance.

T20 World Cup: 'I hope India-Pakistan match happens'

T20 World Cup: 'I hope India-Pakistan match happens'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Former Australia speedster Brett Lee would love to see India and Pakistan clashing in a T20 World Cup blockbuster in Colombo on February 15.

Hitting 160kmph or a wicket... Lee reveals what pleased him most

Hitting 160kmph or a wicket... Lee reveals what pleased him most

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Touching 160kmph means more to me than any wicket I''ve taken: New Australian Hall of Famer Lee

'Should You Touch Another Player?'

'Should You Touch Another Player?'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

England Captain Ben Stokes was involved in a heated on-field exchange with Australia's No.3 Marnus Labuschagne, an incident that drew strong reactions from former players in the commentary box.

'Virat Kohli plays cricket on another level'

'Virat Kohli plays cricket on another level'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson says he can only marvel at the Indian superstar's craft as he operates at a "different level", one where great batters have their way even if bowlers try to contain them.

'Pitch doing too much': 20 wickets fall, legends cry foul

'Pitch doing too much': 20 wickets fall, legends cry foul

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

A wicket-laden Boxing Day Test at the MCG triggered widespread debate, with former cricketers from both Australia and England questioning whether the pitch offered far too much for the bowlers.

When an Indian fan thanked Kasprowicz for saving Test cricket!

When an Indian fan thanked Kasprowicz for saving Test cricket!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Kasprowicz recalls being thanked "for saving Test cricket" for his Ashes 2005 Birmingham dismissal

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Traditionally carved from top-quality willow, famous bat-makers, source the bulk of their willow wood from Kashmir.

When Brett Lee, Hazlewood gave Rohit sleepless nights

When Brett Lee, Hazlewood gave Rohit sleepless nights

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Brett Lee's thunderbolts had taken Rohit Sharma's 'sleep away' when he first started out but among the current lot, Josh Hazlewood is one speedster the India swashbuckler 'doesn't want to face' in Tests.

Brett Lee rates these cricketers highly...

Brett Lee rates these cricketers highly...

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Tendulkar has the most runs in the longest format of the game, with 15,921 runs. Along the way, Tendulkar scored 51 Test centuries, most by any player.

The next Brett Lee?

The next Brett Lee?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

Now, Brett Lee donates bitcoin for India's Covid fight

Now, Brett Lee donates bitcoin for India's Covid fight

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee says the love and affection he has got from the people of India during his professional career and even after retirement holds a special place in his heart.

Spotted: Brett Lee in Johannesburg

Spotted: Brett Lee in Johannesburg

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Reader Hiren Parmar sent us his photograph with Australia cricketer Brett Lee at Sandton Sun, Johannesburg.

Spotted: Brett Lee in Nottingham

Spotted: Brett Lee in Nottingham

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Reader Snehal Shah sent us this photograph from Nottingham.

Brett Lee's new Bollywood connection

Brett Lee's new Bollywood connection

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

The cricketer will star in Harman Baweja's new film.

Brett Lee sends Windies crashing

Brett Lee sends Windies crashing

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

Brett Lee claimed five wickets for five runs as the West Indies crumbled to 352 all out in the second Test against Australia.

'They didn't deserve to lose' - Jadeja wins hearts...

'They didn't deserve to lose' - Jadeja wins hearts...

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

From Ravindra Jadeja's stoic resistance to Jofra Archer's fire and the emotional collapse of Mohammed Siraj at the end, this was a Test for the ages - one that even veteran voices like Nasser Hussain hailed as the best in recent memory.

Brett Lee warns Indian batsmen

Brett Lee warns Indian batsmen

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

Australian pace spearhead Brett Lee on Monday warned it may get worse for Indian batsmen in the remaining matches of the series with pitches being more helpful for fast bowlers.

Brett Lee marries Liz Kemp

Brett Lee marries Liz Kemp

Rediff.com4 Jun 2006

Australian fast bowler Brett Lee kicked off a fresh innings by tying the knot with girlfriend Liz Kemp

Brett Lee charged with dissent

Brett Lee charged with dissent

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

Lee was reported by the umpires for a level one offence relating to 'showing dissent at an umpire's decision by action or verbal abuse'.

Australia's Brett Lee quits international cricket

Australia's Brett Lee quits international cricket

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Australian fast bowler Brett Lee retired from international cricket on Friday, just days after he was forced to return home from England after sustaining another injury.

Brett Lee eyeing Test recall

Brett Lee eyeing Test recall

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

Australia's chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns said it was unlikely Michael Kasprowicz would be dumped from the Test side.

Ankle operation for Brett Lee

Ankle operation for Brett Lee

Rediff.com23 Oct 2003

The paceman has been troubled by the ankle for a while but decided to have an operation after he was forced out of the tour of India.

Brett Lee impressed with Gambhir's captaincy

Brett Lee impressed with Gambhir's captaincy

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Australian speedster Brett Lee is impressed with the leadership skills of his IPL-winning side Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir and praised him for the way he lived up to the challenge of captaining a side with players from different countries.

Neeraj seeks Federer's fluidity, Tendulkar's superpower

Neeraj seeks Federer's fluidity, Tendulkar's superpower

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'I try to stay calm on the day of my event. I don't think too much about it. I just focus on giving my 100%. I try to stay relaxed, eat good food, and rest well.'

Ryan Harris to replace Brett Lee

Ryan Harris to replace Brett Lee

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Cricket Australia's National Selection Panel (NSP) on Wednesday announced Queensland fast bowler Ryan Harris will replace the injured Brett Lee in Australia's 15-man squad for the ICC World Twenty20 following confirmation from the ICC's event technical committee.

Brett Lee retires from Test cricket

Brett Lee retires from Test cricket

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Australian Brett Lee, one of the fastest bowlers of the modern era, announced his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday with the aim of extending his international career in shorter forms of the game.

Brett Lee to miss Sydney Test

Brett Lee to miss Sydney Test

Rediff.com28 Dec 2008

Struggling Australian pace spearhead Brett Lee is almost certain to miss out the third Test against South Africa starting on Saturday in Sydney due to a foot injury, team Physio Alex Kountouris said.

Brett Lee swings back into form

Brett Lee swings back into form

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Back in contention for the Ashes with his first five-wicket haul on English soil, Australian pacer Brett Lee says he has finally mastered reverse swing, which the Englishmen had used with destructive precision during the 2005 series.

Brett Lee sings with Asha Bhosle

Brett Lee sings with Asha Bhosle

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

The Australian cricketer joins Sanjay Dutt in singing with Ashaji.

IPL has created history: Brett Lee

IPL has created history: Brett Lee

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

If we look back in 10 years time IPL is going to be a massive landmark in cricket, the Aussie paceman said.

Injuries force Brett Lee's retirement from cricket

Injuries force Brett Lee's retirement from cricket

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Australian fast bowler Brett Lee retired from international cricket on Friday, just days after he was forced to return home from England after sustaining another injury and a few months before he had pencilled in a possible exit from the game.

Brett Lee to miss tri-series

Brett Lee to miss tri-series

Rediff.com18 Oct 2003

The Australian fast bowler was later diagnosed with a torn stomach muscle.\n\n

Aussies don't sledge: Brett Lee

Aussies don't sledge: Brett Lee

Rediff.com2 May 2005

Brett Lee calls time on his cricket career

Brett Lee calls time on his cricket career

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Former Australia Test fast bowler Brett Lee on Thursday announced that he will retire from all forms of cricket following the conclusion of the Big Bash League (BBL), thereby drawing curtains to his illustrious 20-year career.

Aussies are not racist, says Brett Lee

Aussies are not racist, says Brett Lee

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

The attacks on Indians Down Under are condemnable but the perception that Australia is a racist society is incorrect, asserted fast bowler Brett Lee.Lee, an immensely popular figure in India who has also acted in a Bollywood movie, said he is concerned by the way the Indian media is reporting about the attacks."I've been trying to explain to the Indian media that we're not a racist country," Lee was quoted as saying by 'The Daily Telegraph'.

Watson doubts if Brett Lee is ready

Watson doubts if Brett Lee is ready

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Brett Lee has declared himself "100 percent" fit for the fourth Ashes Test but his Australian teammate Shane Watson is not sure if the pacer is ready for a comeback.

Brett Lee: To defend World Cup India needs good fast bowlers

Brett Lee: To defend World Cup India needs good fast bowlers

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee believes that India needs to find a few good fast bowlers to successfully defend their crown at next year's World Cup.

Brett Lee ruled out of first Test

Brett Lee ruled out of first Test

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Australia fast bowler Brett Lee will miss the first Ashes Test against England starting on Wednesday after tearing a muscle in his left rib area.