Rate a player: Brett Lee

[Dry Rot]

I'm sure he's a favourite with the Vics here.

Probably the fastest bowler in the world today, Brett Lee is one of the most colorful personalities of world cricket. Having a record speed of 99 mph, and only Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar as competition, Brett Lee continues to be one of the most formidable bowlers in the game of cricket. After making a dream debut in 1999-'00 against India, Brett Lee announced his arrival in world cricket. However, in 2001 he broke his elbow and that forced him out of the game for sometime, and given the level of competition, his comeback looked challenging. But he took up the challenge and after his return to the side in 2002, took five wickets in the three-Test series against Pakistan in 2002. But he was dropped in favor of Andy Bichel for two tests during the 2002-03 Ashes series. After being left out of the test squad for a number of games, he burst back into action in the first test of the 2005 Ashes series for which he was selected after successful one-day performances. He has been very successful ever since, and his contributions with the bat are also worthy of mention. Since his batting has always shown a lot of potential, he has expressed his desire of being known as an all rounder someday. Apart from cricket, Brett Lee is also a talented musician and a designer of men's clothing.

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Is he a better one day bowler than in Tests?

[Twodogs]

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He has a guitar and he's metrosexual. I dont know if that equates with being a talented musician.



I like Brett Lee. My admiration for him grew hugely during the last ashes series in England. He stepped up after McGraths injury and was only behind Warne as the most influential player in the series.


Seriously underrated batsman as well. Excellent technique and a very good eye. If he was given more opportunity he would flourish as an all rounder.

[Sockeye Salmon]

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I always thought outswingers were over-rated anyway

[Go_Dogs]

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I agree that lately he has really stepped up and become a much more consistent front line bowler, which he has needed to do especially now that both McGrath and Gillespie are both out of the side. He's a good athlete, and not a bad batsman either.

[dog town]

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Grown to admire the way he goes about his cricket. Always shows a bit of character and gives it everything. Dont think he is an elite bowler but he certainly plays an important role for us. I think he is at his best when he pitches the ball up early and gets it swinging at pace.

[LostDoggy]

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Overated.

[Dogs 24/7]

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I rate him.He lacks some control but he is a dangerous bowler who has a red hot go.His batting is also very handy.

[Dry Rot]

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Overated.

How do you rate his Test performance so far this season?

[LostDoggy]

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How do you rate his Test performance so far this season?

Yes up with the greats of the game like Lillee, McGrath, Lindwall.
Come on David, they are playing Sri Lanka.

[Dry Rot]

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Yes up with the greats of the game like Lillee, McGrath, Lindwall.
Come on David, they are playing Sri Lanka.

Of course they are - but I think he's been quite competent.

[Bulldog Revolution]

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Of course they are - but I think he's been quite competent.

He should be competent by now, he's had years of exposure to the level, and has played 60 tests

I like the guy, he's serious, unlike his fat brother, and is a good role model - and quite good at recognising a commercial opportunity (so maybe his fat brother is reasonable manager) be it wheat bixs, or singing with indian bollywood stars

He's never really produced the unplayable stretches the worlds great fast bowlers have. Guys of the ilk of Wasim Akram, Curtly etc. I think hes just a handy part of an attack but not a guy capable of carrying it.

[Go_Dogs]

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Just reward getting player of the series award. Let's hope his form continues against some (hopefully) better quality opposition!