Brett Lee stakes claim for international return

[Sir john]

Brett Lee, the Australia fast bowler, has staked hisclaim for selection into the national team for the ODI series against Sri Lanka starting later this month. Lee made a successful comeback to senior cricket, grabbing 2 for 37 for New South Wales against Western Australia in the Ryobi Cup limited-overs game - his first outing for his state team in almost a year. Injuries to his elbow, thumb and arm had put him out of action for a considerable amount of time; he played his last international game in October last year. "I'm putting my hand up, simple as that," Lee said when asked if he was ready to take on Sri Lanka. "I'm fit, I'm playing. If they feel that I'm ready, pick me. I'm keen to play. I wouldn't have played today if I didn't feel I was ready to play at this level, and the greatest thing is as each game goes on the pace will keep increasing." NSW won comfortably with Lee being the pick of the bowlers and Brad Haddin, on his way back from an elbow injury, shining with the bat. Both of Lee's wickets came off the slower ball, an encouraging sign as his variations have stood the test of a long lay-off and remain a key weapon in his repertoire. "On the slow wicket today, I felt like I hit my pace pretty well, which surprised me," Lee said. "I didn't think I would be at that level as yet, but the last two weeks I've worked really hard in the nets as far as getting that pace back to where I want it to be."

[achilles]

Lets hope he has a decent run in the domestic games.

[akshaywekhande]

Thank god he didnt make a come back against india

[Sir john]

lee a bowler which everyone want to see bowling.:haha:

[SachDan]

Thank god he didnt make a come back against india

Quite true. We would have fallen apart in both the matches :cantstop: