Jul 03, 2009 LEE FIRES BACK - NOW HE MUST BACK IT UP
That Brett Lee can return from injury at 32 and bowl reverse swing at more than 150km/h is a testament to his incredible will.

The fact is few fast bowlers have been able to maintain their pace in their 30s, most being forced to ease back the throttle and bowl smarter.

But at Lee's trajectory he must keep his speedometer up nice and high to remain a threat during the Ashes.
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Jul 03, 2009 SELECTORS URGED TO PICK RED-HOT LEE
Former Australian fast bowler Bruce Reid believes Brett Lee's hard work on his return from injury is paying off and should be rewarded with an Ashes spot.

Lee pushed his claims for a call-up for the first Test in Cardiff with a five-wicket haul last night against the England Lions.
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Jul 03, 2009 BRETT LEE CLAIMS SPOT IN CARDIFF
Brett Lee has stormed into Australia's Ashes attack with incredible reverse swing that he tipped would play a ""massive'' role in the series.

Lee's trademark scissor kick celebrations were back as he took 5-21 in 40 balls and ended with 5-53 in the tour match against the England Lions (6-302).

It was his first five-wicket haul in England where his record has never been great.
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Jul 01, 2009 BRETT LEE: I'M COMING TO GET YOU, ENGLAND
Brett Lee is out to intimidate, scare and terrify England's batsmen this summer.

But at the end of each game he wants to be the one who shakes the opposition by the hand saying: 'Well played, better luck next time', instead of Freddie Flintoff, who got the honour in 2005.
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Jul 01, 2009 LEE GIVEN ANOTHER CHANCE
Brett Lee has been given one last chance to revive his Test career before the Ashes, but captain Ricky Ponting last night indicated the veteran paceman was far from certain of playing in the first Test despite his inclusion for the final tour game here.
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Jun 30, 2009 KEVIN PIETERSEN TALKS UP BRETT LEE FOR ASHES
Under-siege Australian paceman Brett Lee has found an unlikely ally - England's leading batsman, Kevin Pietersen.

"I spent a lot of time with Binger (Lee) in the IPL in South Africa,'' Pietersen said.

"He's looking strong, he's looking fresh and I know how much he wants to play for Australia again. I hope he does.

"He's a fierce competitor; I love playing against him.
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Jun 29, 2009 LEE'S LENGTH IS THE KEY, SAYS GILLESPIE
The last time Brett Lee was fighting for his place in an Ashes team, Jason Gillespie recalls being frightened of him. Four years later, the retired Australian paceman cannot be sure his former new-ball partner will bowl his way back into the attack.
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Jun 29, 2009 GIVE BRETT LEE A MENTOR PROJECT
Australian great Alan Davidson says Brett Lee's tour of England should be restricted to an off-field mentoring role.

"I think Brett Lee should just do an educational thing for the other bowlers and make that his responsibility," Davidson said yesterday.
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