Brett Lee out of T20 World Cup
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
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Brett Lee will miss the World Twenty20 competition in the West Indies after being injured in Australia's shock one-run warm-up defeat by Zimbabwe.
The fast bowler, who retired from Test cricket in February, picked up a muscle strain in his right forearm.
The 33-year-old has not played any form of international cricket since October.
Australia, who begin their World Twenty campaign against Pakistan on Sunday, have asked the ICC for permission to call a replacement into their squad.
After missing the entire Australian summer with an elbow injury, Lee had hoped to rekindle his international career in the Caribbean after working his way back to fitness.
He played four matches for the King's XI Punjab during the Indian Premier League, but failed to take a wicket.
The New South Welshman completed the match against Zimbabwe, bowling four overs and taking 1-13 as Zimbabwe posted 173-7, a total the Australians fell agonisingly short of overhauling.
However, later MRI scans revealed the extent of the damage to Lee's forearm after he complained of soreness following the defeat.
An Australia team spokesman said Lee's latest injury was not related to his previous elbow complaint.
Doug Bollinger, who helped the Chennai Super Kings win Sunday's IPL final, and Ryan Harris are the most likely contenders to step into Lee's place.
Australia play their second warm-up game against the Windward Islands on Thursday and will be hoping for a much-improved performance.
The fast bowler, who retired from Test cricket in February, picked up a muscle strain in his right forearm.
The 33-year-old has not played any form of international cricket since October.
Australia, who begin their World Twenty campaign against Pakistan on Sunday, have asked the ICC for permission to call a replacement into their squad.
After missing the entire Australian summer with an elbow injury, Lee had hoped to rekindle his international career in the Caribbean after working his way back to fitness.
He played four matches for the King's XI Punjab during the Indian Premier League, but failed to take a wicket.
The New South Welshman completed the match against Zimbabwe, bowling four overs and taking 1-13 as Zimbabwe posted 173-7, a total the Australians fell agonisingly short of overhauling.
However, later MRI scans revealed the extent of the damage to Lee's forearm after he complained of soreness following the defeat.
An Australia team spokesman said Lee's latest injury was not related to his previous elbow complaint.
Doug Bollinger, who helped the Chennai Super Kings win Sunday's IPL final, and Ryan Harris are the most likely contenders to step into Lee's place.
Australia play their second warm-up game against the Windward Islands on Thursday and will be hoping for a much-improved performance.
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