Speedster Brett Lee, who announced his retirement from international cricket in 2012, will also bid adieu to his domestic T20 career after the completion of BBL 04. Lee played in BBL, IPL and New Zealand’s HRV Cup since his international retirement.
Lee said:
“I knew before the season started that this was going to be my last season,” Lee said. “I met with [coach] Trevor Bayliss and the talk was will I play for another two or three years, and I had that option, but I said to him straight away I want to make this my last year, I really want to enjoy this year.
“I think I’ve certainly had a lot more fun in the last six weeks than I ever have in my life. That’s because I haven’t put pressure on myself.
“Cricket has given me so many great memories, it has given me so many great opportunities. I’ve been lucky enough to play for 20 years, whereas most people might get a year or two. To play for two decades at the top level, really happy.”
So far in BBL 04, Lee has been the highest wicket-taker for Sydney Sixers. He has taken 9 scalps at an average of 22.22 with an economy rate of 7.14. In his 117 T20 matches, he has taken 105 wickets at an average of 30.27.