Shane Warne doubts Brett Lee will ever experience anything tougher than leading a Test attack in India while trying to overcome the breakdown of his marriage.
But Warne is confident Lee, who split from his wife Liz in August, can revive his fortunes with the ball.
And he's also convinced that Australia can salvage something from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
Lee's form will be crucial in the third Test - starting in New Delhi on Wednesday - if Australia is to square the series after losing the second Test at Mohali by 320 runs.
His impact with the ball was limited in the first two Tests of the four-match series, underlined by four wickets at 59.25.
Warne said he sympathised with his former teammate over his marriage breakup.
During the 2005 Ashes tour Warne himself announced that he was spitting from his then-wife Simone, but he still managed to produce a stand-out series.
Warne said he doubted that the split was having a major impact on Lee's bowling.
He said the key to performing under pressure was to remain totally focused on the game.
"It's obviously a tough time to go through for anyone, let alone being in the public spotlight when you're out there trying to do the best you can for your country as well," he said.
"It's always very difficult. You've got to be pretty strong mentally to be able to perform on the field and then deal with your issues off the field on the personal side of things.
"It's the toughest thing you have to go through, really, in your life.
"I struggled at times with it but I managed to keep my focus on the field and make 250 runs and take 40 wickets in 2005 and I'm pretty proud of that achievement even though we lost, which is a shame.
"It is very difficult and I feel for him and I'm here if needed to chat about anything at any time. Just give us a ring."
Warne said he spoke with Lee before Australia left for the subcontinent, and he said he was confident the fast bowler and the other team leaders would "lift" following the Mohali defeat.
"He's bowling OK without much luck at the moment, I'm sure if he keeps bowling the way he is it will turn around for him," he said.
"He's a senior player, he needs to stand up this game, like Ricky (Ponting) and Matthew Hayden and Michael Clarke."
The struggles of the bowlers in India prompted fresh speculation on whether Warne would consider coming out of retirement, but the 39-year-old said there was no need.
"It's been a fantastic series so far and I'm sure the Aussies will fight back," he said.
"But as far as I'm concerned, I am very happily retired."