Brett Lee, an Australian fast bowler, has been named the latest inductee into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, following a great international career marked by pace, longevity, and sportsmanship.
Brett Lee, one of the game’s fastest bowlers, represented Australia in all formats with distinction from 1999 to 2012.
He took 310 wickets in 76 Tests as part of one of Australia’s most dominant fast-bowling eras. Lee was a strike weapon of unusual consistency in One Day Internationals, taking 380 wickets in 221 matches at an average of 23.36, making him one of Australia’s all-time great limited-overs bowlers.
He also played 25 T20 Internationals, collecting 28 wickets, and was a pioneer of the format’s early international years, as well as a part of the Sydney Sixers’ initial Big Bash League winning team.
Lee was instrumental in Australia’s era of supremacy, helping the country win three ICC Cricket World Cups (1999, 2003, and 2007) and many Ashes series.
He was renowned for breaching the 160km/h barrier and paired express pace with durability, concluding his international career with almost 700 wickets for Australia across all formats. He was voted Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2006 and Australian Test Player of the Year in 2008, winning the coveted Allan Border Medal.
Beyond the statistics, Lee remains one of his generation’s most beloved cricketers, and his popularity in India has grown significantly as a result of his performances in the Indian Premier League, his connections with fans, and his off-field cultural engagement, which includes music and film collaborations.
Peter King, Australian Cricket Hall of Fame Chair said:
“Brett Lee’s induction into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame is richly deserved. He was not only one of the fastest and most exciting bowlers the world has seen, but also an outstanding ambassador for Australian cricket. Brett’s impact transcended statistics — he inspired fans around the world with the way he played the game, the respect he showed opponents, and the pride he took in representing his country.”
“Now a respected commentator, Lee continues to contribute to the game and its communities globally long after his final delivery. The Australian Cricket Hall of Fame celebrates players whose careers have left a lasting legacy on the sport.”
Australian Cricket Hall of Fame Inductees:
* 1996 Fred Spofforth, John Blackham, Victor Trumper, Clarrie Grimmett, Bill Ponsford, Sir Donald Bradman, Bill O’Reilly, Keith Miller, Ray Lindwall and Dennis Lille
* 2000 Warwick Armstrong, Neil Harvey and Allan Border
* 2001 Bill Woodfull and Arthur Morris
* 2002 Stan McCabe and Greg Chappell
* 2003 Lindsay Hassett and Ian Chappell
* 2004 Hugh Trumble and Alan Davidson
* 2005 Clem Hill and Rod Marsh
* 2006 Monty Noble and Bob Simpson
* 2007 Charles Macartney and Richie Benaud
* 2008 George Giffen and Ian Healy
* 2009 Steve Waugh
* 2010 Bill Lawry and Graham McKenzie
* 2011 Mark Taylor and Doug Walters
* 2012 Shane Warne
* 2013 Charlie Turner and Glenn McGrath
* 2014 Mark Waugh and Belinda Clark
* 2015 Adam Gilchrist and Jack Ryder
* 2016 Jeff Thomson and Wally Grout
* 2017 David Boon, Matthew Hayden and Betty Wilson
* 2018 Norm O’Neill, Ricky Ponting and Karen Rolton
* 2019 Cathryn Fitzpatrick, Dean Jones and Billy Murdoch
* 2020 Sharon Tredrea and Craig McDermott
* 2021 Johnny Mullagh (Unaarrimin), Merv Hughes and Lisa Sthalekar
* 2022 Justin Langer and Raelee Thompson
* 2023 Marg Jennings and Ian Redpath
* 2024 Michael Hussey and Lyn Larsen
* 2025 Michael Clarke, Christina Matthews and Michael Bevan
The Australian Cricket Hall of Fame selection panel is made up of representatives from all levels of cricket.
* Peter King – Chair of the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame
* Greg Baum – Cricket Journalist
* Belinda Clark – Former Test captain
* Greg Chappell – Former Test captain
* Todd Greenberg – Cricket Australia CEO
* Ben Horne – Cricket Journalist
* Paul Marsh – Australian Cricketers’ Association CEO
* Mark Taylor – Former Test captain
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