The fast bowler Brett Lee has declared himself ready for international cricket and has started his bid for a place in Australia's limited-overs squad to take on Sri Lanka later this month. Lee made a successful comeback to senior cricket on Sunday, when he collected 2 for 37 for New South Wales against Western Australia in the Ryobi Cup.
BRETT Lee yesterday provided a perfect sneak peek of what cricket fans might see from the comeback quick for Australia this summer.
While Test and first-class cricket is officially off the radar, Lee has not given up the dream of playing the shorter form of the game.
After missing the 2009 Ashes with a side strain, Lee has suffered injuries to his elbow, thumb and arm, but he has made himself available for Australia's Twenty20 against Sri Lanka on October 31 and the three ODIs that follow.
"I put my hand up, simple as that," Lee said after his economical 11-over spell for the Blues. "I'm fit, I'm playing.
If they feel that I'm ready, pick me. Pick me, I'm keen to play. I wouldn't have played [the Ryobi Cup] if I didn't feel I was ready to play at this level.
He is aiming for a place in Australia's World Cup defence and on the evidence of his first match back for the Blues, he might be seen in Australian colours as early as the series against Sri Lanka in November.
The win was the first success in the new competition for New South Wales, while Mickey Arthur is still searching for a maiden victory as coach of Western Australia.
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