Former Australian Test bowler Brett Lee will retire from all forms of cricket at the end of the current Big Bash League campaign.
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The Oak Flats junior made the announcement at the SCG on Thursday, having decided before the 2014-15 season this would be his last.
‘‘It’s been an amazing and emotional 20 years and I’ve enjoyed every single moment of it,’’ the Sydney Sixers star told reporters.‘‘
I didn’t bother to do the math on it, but it’s a lot of ice baths, a lot of training sessions, a lot of cricket balls bowled, there’s a lot of flights.
‘‘But there’s also been a fun.’’The 38-year-old called time on his international career in July 2012, but has been a Twenty20 regular - both in the BBL and the IPL - in the years since.
Next Thursday’s final-round BBL clash with cross-town rivals Sydney Thunder at the SCG could be his swansong if the Sixers don’t win to secure a playoffs berth.‘‘
After this year, there won’t be any more cricket,’’ he said.
‘‘I’m excited, I’m emotional, I’m happy, but I’m certainly not worried because I know that I’ve made the right call.
‘‘I’ve certainly had a lot more fun in the last six weeks than I’ve had in my life, because I haven’t put any pressure on myself.’’
Lee remains the equal leading wicket-taker for Australia in one-day internationals alongside Glenn McGrath, with 380 in 221 appearances.He also claimed 310 scalps in 76 Tests for Australia.
AAP
