Cricket Australia today announced fast bowler Brett Lee will join the Australian squad in Abu Dhabi tomorrow. Great to see the “big man” moving forward and continuing with his steady progress towards his Ashes recovery.
Lee has spent the past fortnight in South Africa continuing his recovery from ankle surgery.
Australian Team Doctor Trefor James said:
“Brett Lee has progressed well in his recovery from ankle surgery while in South Africa over the past fortnight.
“He will join the Australian squad in Abu Dhabi tomorrow, where he will continue to train and be further assessed.
“Should his progress be far enough advanced, he may be considered for selection in the remaining matches of the one-day series and the Twenty20 match in Dubai.”
The Australian team will meet Pakistan in another two one-day matches in Abu Dhabi and one Twenty20 match in Dubai to conclude the current series.
If I had my way I wouldn’t even consider Lee for the full One Day Internationals. Why risk it now? Give him a run out in the Twenty20 match by all means, he only has to bowl two overs if required. The Twenty20 is meaningless and gives Lee and the selectors a chance to take a look at him in a gentle run out.
Without doubt, the most important part of his summer will be to get ready for the 2009 Ashes which kicks off in July. If he is 100% fit then all well and good.
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