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'Unlucky' Lee satisfied with IPL performance

'Unlucky' Lee satisfied with IPL performance

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Injury-hit pacer Brett Lee, who was declared fit to play in the Twenty20 World Cup, is satisfied with his bowling performance during the Indian Premier League.

Injured Lee likely to miss Twenty20 World Cup

Injured Lee likely to miss Twenty20 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Injured pacer Brett Lee's management has indicated that the Australian bowler might be better off delaying his international comeback for the time being as he does not want to appear at less than his best for the upcoming World Twenty20 Cup.

Greg Chappell's recipe to protect fragile bowlers

Greg Chappell's recipe to protect fragile bowlers

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Former Australian captain Greg Chappell wants the national team and Cricket Australia to consider a rotation system to reduce the pressure on fast bowlers.

Football is Ponting's latest passion

Football is Ponting's latest passion

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting will take time out from his preparations for this week's fourth Ashes Test on Tuesday to visit minor league English football club Altrincham after becoming a shareholder.

Clarke to lead Aus at T20 WC, Lee returns

Clarke to lead Aus at T20 WC, Lee returns

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Injury-ravaged and short of match practice he might be, but pacer Brett Lee still found a place in the 15-member Australian cricket squad announced on Tuesday for the World Twenty20 Championships starting next month in the West Indies.

Lee skips IPL, returns to Aus for elbow treatment

Lee skips IPL, returns to Aus for elbow treatment

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Fast bowler Brett Lee has returned to Australia from the Indian Premier League (IPL) to undergo more treatment on his elbow in a bid to make himself available for the world Twenty20 championships.

Rediff ODI rankings: Aussies on a comeback

Rediff ODI rankings: Aussies on a comeback

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

A year ago most cricket enthusiasts felt that the best days of the Australian ODI team were over. The 2009 Champions Trophy changed all that. Australia easily won the trophy and haven't looked back since then.

Why Deepak Chahar's T20 World Record is special!

Why Deepak Chahar's T20 World Record is special!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Deepak Chahar is the first Indian bowler ever to hold the record of best bowling figures in any format of international cricket (Test/ODI/T20I), points out Rajneesh Gupta.

IPL first step in reclaiming my position: Lee

IPL first step in reclaiming my position: Lee

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Australian fast bowler Brett Lee believes that a successful comeback to cricket in the Indian Premier League is the first step to reclaiming his position in the national team for the Twenty20 and the 2011 World Cup.

Australia won't risk Lee, Hopes for Delhi ODI

Australia won't risk Lee, Hopes for Delhi ODI

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

Australia's hopes of strengthening their bowling attack suffered a blow when strike bowler Brett Lee was ruled out of the third one-day international against India, at the Ferozshah Kotla, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

Statistical highlights: India v Australia, 1st ODI

Statistical highlights: India v Australia, 1st ODI

Rediff.com25 Oct 2009

Statistical highlights of the first India-Australia ODI in Vadodara.

Lee, Henriques make it to CL All-star XI

Lee, Henriques make it to CL All-star XI

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Paceman Brett Lee, all-rounder Moises Henriques and opening batsman Phil Hughes on Friday joined their NSW Blues team-mate David Warner in the Champions League All-Star XI team.

I may never bowl again: Lee

I may never bowl again: Lee

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

His international career derailed by one injury breakdown after another, Australian pacer Brett Lee says he is unsure about his future and may never bowl again.

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

NSW appear too strong for Eagles

NSW appear too strong for Eagles

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

South Africa's domestic Twenty20 champions Diamond Eagles will have to play out of their skin if they desire to start their Champions League campaign on a winning note against a formidable New South Wales (NSW) in New Delhi on Friday.

Champions League T20: New South Wales

Champions League T20: New South Wales

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

New South Wales is Australia's most successful domestic team and one to watch out for in the upcoming T20 tournament. The 15-man squad includes as many as eight current international players, led by pace ace Brett Lee, who played a major role in Australia's ICC Champions Trophy triumph.

US SC Judge nominee Kavanaugh denies sexual assault allegations

US SC Judge nominee Kavanaugh denies sexual assault allegations

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Kavanaugh's nomination plunged into chaos after Christine Blasey Ford on Sunday told 'The Washington Post' that she was subjected to a sexual assault by the Supreme Court nominee in high school in the early 1980s.

Eng have lost their X-factor without Flintoff: Lee

Eng have lost their X-factor without Flintoff: Lee

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Australian speedster Brett Lee has claimed that England have lost their X-factor without all-rounder Andrew Flintoff.

Lee to decide on future in 12 weeks time

Lee to decide on future in 12 weeks time

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Recuperating from the "most painful" surgery of his career, Australia's injury-ravaged pacer Brett Lee says he will take a call on his future in the next 10 to 12 weeks.

And the price keeps rising: Modi suit gets Rs 1.48 crore bid

And the price keeps rising: Modi suit gets Rs 1.48 crore bid

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The monogrammed pinstripe suit received a fresh bid of Rs 1.41 crore

CA names Geeves as backup for Siddle

CA names Geeves as backup for Siddle

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Fast bowler Brett Geeves was named as backup for injured Peter Siddle for Australia's third Test against the West Indies starting in Perth on Wednesday.

Lee up there with Holding, Marshall: Richards

Lee up there with Holding, Marshall: Richards

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

West Indies batting legend Vivian Richards feels Australia's Brett Lee is the most fiery fast bowler the sport has seen after the intimidating Caribbean quartet of Malcolm Marshall, Joel Garner, Michael Holding and Curtly Ambrose. Lee became the fastest bowler to claim 300 wickets in one-day internationals when he reached the milestone in his 171st match.

I'll make sure I exhaust every avenue first: Lee

I'll make sure I exhaust every avenue first: Lee

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Australian fast bowler Brett Lee's Test career could be in danger of ending sooner than later after it was reported that he is likely to require a surgery to remove a bone spur from his elbow that would sideline him for at least two months.

Injury-ridden Lee contemplates future

Injury-ridden Lee contemplates future

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Injury-ravaged Australian pace spearhead Brett Lee's career is left hanging in the balance after conceding that his future in international cricket is a blur following the latest elbow problem.

Hilfenhaus, Siddle rested for SA ODIs

Hilfenhaus, Siddle rested for SA ODIs

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

Uncapped Ben Laughlin was on Thursday included in the Australian squad and all-rounder Brett Geeves was rewarded for his performance against Bangladesh as the National Selection Panel announced teams for two Twenty20 and five One-Day Internationals against South Africa. Laughlin and Geeves will replace Ben Hilfenhaus and Peter Siddle, who are being rested from the South African one-day series as part of their workload management.

How Kumble helped Kohli and Co. to tackle O' Keefe

How Kumble helped Kohli and Co. to tackle O' Keefe

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Kumble was seen bowling 'left-arm spin' on the nets, most likely to tackle the left-arm Australian spinner in the remaining Tests.

Doug(ged) Bollinger just doing his best

Doug(ged) Bollinger just doing his best

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

Australia pacer Doug Bollinger, who destroyed India in the sixth ODI in Guwahati, with a five-wicket haul, says the ongoing series is a good learning experience.

England elect to bat in Ashes first Test

England elect to bat in Ashes first Test

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Spinners Graeme Swann and Monty Panesar were both included in the England side while Australia opted to play their only specialist spinner Nathan Hauritz.

I'm hungry to get back in the Test team: Lee

I'm hungry to get back in the Test team: Lee

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

Australian fat bowler Brett Lee wants his place back in the Test squad despite national selectors not being sure about his abilities.

Here's what Smith, Warner ought to do in Australia team

Here's what Smith, Warner ought to do in Australia team

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Langer said Smith and Warner's experience made them natural authority figures and that their leadership would be 'crucial' for success on and off the field.

Dhoni demands better bowling from Harbhajan

Dhoni demands better bowling from Harbhajan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

India's captain is relieved to have Yuvraj Singh back in the team for the second ODI against Australia on Wednesday.

Adam Gilchrist reveals the toughest bowler he kept to

Adam Gilchrist reveals the toughest bowler he kept to

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Adam Gilchrist, who is most commonly considered as the best wicket-keeper in cricket history, has rated Michael Bevan as the most challenging bowler he kept to.

Amid controversy, Shami trying to remain injury-free

Amid controversy, Shami trying to remain injury-free

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

He has lost a good 5-6 kgs and worked that extra hard on his fitness, making him 'leaner than ever before' in the words of India captain Virat Kohli.

The A-Z of 2018

The A-Z of 2018

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The year gone by, decoded by Shuma Raha.

Lee targets 100 mph speed barrier

Lee targets 100 mph speed barrier

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Fresh from destroying England with a scorching display of fast, swinging yorkers that skittled stumps all over Lord's to help Australia seal a series-clinching 4-0 lead with three ODIs remaining, Brett Lee has declared his goal of breaking the 100mph (160.93km/h) speed barrier.

Australia take series after Lee destroys England

Australia take series after Lee destroys England

Rediff.com13 Sep 2009

A devastating spell of fast bowling from Brett Lee at Lord's on Saturday helped Australia to a seven wicket win and an unassailable 4-0 lead in the seven-match one-day series against England. Lee claimed five for 49 from nine overs to restrict England to just 220 all out from 46.3 overs after they had won the toss in good batting conditions on a sunny morning.

Hayden retained for Sydney Test

Hayden retained for Sydney Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

Australia retained off-colour Matthew Hayden and replaced the injured trio of Brett Lee, Andrew Symonds and Shane Watson with three uncapped players for the third and final Test against South Africa. Having already conceded the three-match series to Graeme Smith's men, the selectors on Tuesday drafted in three uncapped players -- pacemen Doug Bollinger and Ben Hilfenhaus and all-rounder Andrew McDonald -- in the 12-man squad.

T20 has helped me brush up skills: Lee

T20 has helped me brush up skills: Lee

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Twenty20 might be considered a bowler's nightmare but for Australian speedster Brett Lee it's a format which has helped him finetune his skills.

I'm not thinking of calling it a day: Lee

I'm not thinking of calling it a day: Lee

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Fragile speedster Brett Lee has reached a phase in his career when recurring injuries question his longevity but the Australian pacer says he is in no mood to hang his boots and will continue playing as long as his body permits.

Watson plays down tiff with Lee

Watson plays down tiff with Lee

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has played down his reported tiff with fellow pace bowler Brett Lee over his comments about Lee's fitness ahead of last month's Headingly Ashes Test.