Key points
- Renowned for express pace, longevity and sportsmanship
- Claimed over 700 international wickets for Australia
- Continues contributing to cricket as commentator
ISLAMABAD: Former fast bowler Brett Lee has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, recognising a distinguished international career built on express pace, durability and sportsmanship.
Cricket Australia confirmed the honour on Sunday, praising Lee for a “remarkable international career defined by pace, longevity and sportsmanship”.
One of the fastest bowlers the game has produced, Lee represented Australia in 76 Tests, taking 310 wickets, and claimed 380 wickets in 221 One-Day Internationals. He also enjoyed success in T20 cricket, finishing with 28 wickets in 25 internationals.
Lee was a key figure during Australia’s dominant era, winning multiple Ashes series and lifting ICC Cricket World Cups in 1999, 2003 and 2007. Beyond the international stage, he played an influential role for the Sydney Sixers in the early seasons of the Big Bash League, boosting his popularity with a new generation of fans.
Individually, Lee won the Allan Border Medal in 2008 and was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2006. Reflecting on his career, the 49-year-old said longevity was his greatest achievement, highlighting his ability to consistently bowl at high pace over nearly two decades.
Hall of Fame chairman Peter King described Lee as an outstanding ambassador whose impact extended far beyond statistics, adding that he continues to contribute to the game as a respected commentator.
Australian Cricket Hall of Fame – Full List of Inductees
- 1996: Fred Spofforth, John Blackham, Victor Trumper, Clarrie Grimmett, Bill Ponsford, Sir Donald Bradman, Bill O’Reilly, Keith Miller, Ray Lindwall and Dennis Lillee.
- 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.
- 2026: Brett Lee.
