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| Feb 07, 2010 | LEE MAY NEVER BOWL AGAIN |
| Lee may never bowl again Source: The Sunday Telegraph - February 7, 2010 Brett Lee says he will consult Test captain Ricky Ponting before deciding whether to press on with his career or pulling up stumps after a 13-year career. Lee is confronting his cricketing mortality as he fights to overcome the most painful injury of his illustrious career. His hopes of a Test recall had an almost terminal setback on Friday when Australia coach Tim Nielsen revealed the 33-year-old was at long odds to again wear the baggy green. Despite speculation he may concentrate on limited-overs cricket, Lee told The Sunday Telegraph there is every possibility he may never bowl again after elbow surgery. HIS FUTURE Lee is working hard on his rehabilitation from elbow surgery but admits there is no guarantee he will be seen in Australian colours again. "As far as my cricket goes, anything is possible. You can read into it what you want, but I may play one-dayers, or no cricket at all," said Lee, who has taken 310 Test wickets and 324 one-day scalps. "I may never bowl another ball again, and if that's the case I'm so satisfied with my career and my longevity. I'm not saying it's definitely over, but I'm not sure what I want to be just yet. "To be perfectly honest, I'm not sure what I still want to do at this point in my cricketing life. I need to get to the stage where, if I want to, I can do what I need to do on the field. "If it's the case that I don't play again, well that's the case. There is a part of me that would like to play some sort of cricket again. But what kind of cricket that is, I don't know." THE ELBOW The 76-Test veteran has had 12 injuries throughout his 13-year first-class career, including back, ankle, rib and elbow problems. But he says he has never encountered an injury like his recent elbow complaint. "This has been the hardest surgery I've been through. It's certainly been the most painful," Lee said. "There's no miracle treatment for me. It's taking time. "I still don't know when I'll be able to bowl again. I can't even give you an exact time. "I will see how the arm pulls up because I can't achieve any aspirations in cricket moving forward unless my body is functional. "It just takes time really, it's something I can't rush." THE DEMONS Two years ago, Lee spoke of his unyielding passion for Test cricket and said he could bowl in excess of 150km/h into his mid-30s. But Lee, who last played a Test in December 2008 against South Africa, admits his philosophy has shifted. It is a by-product of his Ashes setback last year, when he injured a rib on the eve of the first Test and was overlooked on returning to fitness. "The disappointment of that Ashes series really hurt," he says. "I had worked so hard to get my body to the stage where I was the fittest I'd ever been, then to break down before the first Ashes game ... that was heartbreaking. Not playing the last two [Tests] when I was fit again was really tough to accept." FAMILY Lee's personal life was turned upside down 18 months ago when he split with wife Liz Kemp, whom he married in June 2006. They have a son, Preston, who turns four on November 16, nine days before Australia's first Test against England. Lee is adamant gruelling cricket tours will never again separate him for an extended period from his son. "I remember that in one nine-month period, I had two days at home with my family. That won't happen ever again, I can assure you of that," he said. "It's time for me to decide how much I want it really. I found it really hard (being away on long tours in recent years). "I'm very lucky that I've got a lot of other things in my life and a lot of other interests." RICKY PONTING The blond paceman will consider consulting the Test skipper about whether to retire. "There'll be some key people I confide in," he said. "I'll keep it mainly in-house than talk to the team, but at some stage I will sit down with Punter (Ponting), if that's needed. "I'm making a lifestyle decision here as opposed to a cricketing one and I'll see what comes out of it." RACISM Australia's relations with India have been fractured in recent months following a spate of unprovoked attacks on Indian students in Melbourne. A pin-up boy in India, Lee has parlayed his profile into playing a virtual ambassador's role for Australia. He returned from the subcontinent last week concerned at the Indian media's perception of Australian society. "I've been trying to explain to the Indian media that we're not a racist country," he said. "The general chit-chat around the Indian public is fine, they love Australians coming to their country, but most of the problems seem to be driven through the Indian media. "I tried to make it very clear over there that Australian people and our society, which is so multi-cultural, welcome Indian people with open arms. What has happened is terrible, no matter who's at fault." INJURY CRISIS Lee backed Peter Siddle, who will be sidelined for five months with stress fractures in his back, to fight his way back. While concerned at Australia's pace-bowling injury toll, he isn't surprised by it. "It's disappointing for Sidds because he's a promising bowler, but I know he'll bounce back, he's too good not to," he said. "It's part of the job, the risks as a fast bowler. I don't care what anyone says, it's the hardest job in the game. It's so taxing. When you have 15 times your bodyweight going through you when you land, injuries are going to happen. People might realise now it's not an easy job being a fast bowler. "If it was easy, everyone would be bowling fast for Australia." - PETER BADEL |
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| Leave a Comment | (41) Comments | |
plzzzz stay so badly want to see u bowling again 
We need him very badly.. We love him a lot.. Aftrall, we dont like to miss him.. & our intention is, he shld be happy whtr he plays cricket or not.. Our ultimate goal is this. So, we show such a large amount of concern to cutiepie... We care him a lot.. So, plzz dont ever comment like this.. I cant wait anymore!! 
But, i need when... 
I saw your pic which was taken in perth's triathlon... Day by day u r becoming hotter & hotter!! So, eager to see u on field... Come soooooooon... Muah to my cutipie Dont your wish that Preston should get a chance to see you playing an international match when he will completely understand cricket, I mean you cant do it with your son such unfair game. 
C'mon binga... I am sad as well as angry not to receive any news about taking your decision cosideration back Brettu please yaar its just not fair and how could you say that you would be happy with your carrier if you would retire now, no way pleaseeeee I mean we want your 400 wickets Brett please 
brett pls dont do that Noooooooooooooo Still you are very young to think abt it... your injury heals in next few days.. sp, plzz dont take this decision dear you are only 33 binga... By the way, take care of your health & your son.... But, plz be optimistic abt your cricketing career..