Brett Lee Biography

Brett Lee, known by his nickname “Binga,” is a former Australian cricketer renowned for his pace bowling.

Brett Lee Height, Weight, Age, Biography, Wife & More

Making his international debut in December 1999, Lee’s aggressive style on the field earned him recognition as one of the fastest bowlers in the world. He retired from Test cricket in December 2008, followed by ODIs in July 2012 and T20s in March 2012.

Early Life

Brett Lee’s early life laid the foundation for his illustrious cricketing career. Born on November 8, 1976, in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, Lee was raised in a supportive family environment. He attended Oak Flats High School and exhibited an early passion for cricket.

With his father, Bob, working as a metallurgist and his mother, Helen Buxton, a piano teacher, Lee’s upbringing was enriched with diverse influences. Alongside his brother Shane Lee, who also pursued cricket professionally, Brett embarked on his journey to become one of Australia’s most celebrated fast bowlers.

Education

Brett Lee hails from New South Wales, Australia, where he attended Oak Flats High School. Details about his college education and qualifications are not publicly known.

Age

Brett Lee was born on November 8, 1976, in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, under the zodiac sign of Scorpio. He was 48 years old, representing his Australian nationality with pride.

Physical Stats

Brett Lee stands tall at 187 centimeters (6 feet 2½ inches) and weighs approximately 90 kilograms (194 pounds). His body measurements include a chest size of 42 inches, a waist of 32 inches, and biceps measuring 15 inches. Lee’s striking appearance is complemented by his brown eyes and blonde hair.

Wife and Children

Brett Lee has experienced two significant relationships in his personal life. He was previously married to Elizabeth Kemp from 2006 to 2009. Later, he married Lana Anderson, a socialite, in 2014, and they remain together to this day. Lee has one son named Preston Charles, but he does not have any daughters.

Family

Brett Lee’s family background reflects a blend of talents and professions. His father, Bob, worked as a metallurgist, while his mother, Helen Buxton, was a piano teacher. Lee’s brother, Shane Lee, also pursued a career in cricket, while another brother, Grant Lee, contributed to the family in his own way. Raised in a Christian household, Lee’s upbringing was influenced by the values and teachings of the faith.

Brett Lee with his Mother

Brett Lee with his Brother Shane Lee

Brett Lee with his wife and Son

One-day International Career

Brett Lee debuted in One Day Internationals for Australia against Pakistan on January 9, 2000. He became the 140th player to represent Australia in ODIs. Lee’s cricketing prowess earned him the top spot in the ICC ODI rankings in January 2006. Notably, he achieved a hat-trick in the 2003 World Cup, a feat achieved by only four bowlers in World Cup history.

2003 World Cup

In the absence of Shane Warne at the 2003 World Cup, Brett Lee emerged as a key bowler alongside Andy Bichel and Glenn McGrath, claiming a combined total of 59 wickets. Lee’s stellar performance included 22 wickets at an average of 17.90 and speeds exceeding 160 km/h multiple times. He played a pivotal role throughout the tournament, securing six wickets in the group stage, 11 in the Super-six stage, and delivering crucial performances in the semi-final and final, contributing significantly to Australia’s victory.

Twenty20

Brett Lee entered the world of Twenty20 cricket on February 15, 2005, making his debut against New Zealand in the inaugural T20 international match. His skills shone brightly during the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, where he etched his name in history by securing the first-ever hat-trick in T20 internationals during a match against Bangladesh in Group F, earning him the prestigious Man of the Match award.

Records

• Lee is the second fastest Australian ODI player to take 100 wickets (after Mitchell Starc). He reached the milestone in his 55th match. He is fifth on the world list behind Mitchell Starc (52 matches), Saqlain Mushtaq (53 matches) and Shane Bond (54 matches)[73]
• Lee was the first player in Twenty20 International cricket to take a hat-trick.[72]

Awards List

• Australia’s Greatest ODI XI
• 2009 Champions League Twenty20 Player of the Series
• 2008 McGilvray Medal
• 2008 ICC Awards – ODI Team of the Year
• 2008 Australian Test Player of the Year
• 2008 Allan Border Medal
• 2008 ICC Awards – Test Team of the Year
• 2007–08 Border-Gavaskar Trophy Player of the Series
• 2007 Warne-Muralitharan Trophy Player of the Series
• 2006–07 DLF Cup Player of the Tournament
• 2006 Wisden Cricketer of the Year
• 2006 ICC Awards – ODI Team of the Year
• 2005 ICC Awards – ODI Team of the Year
• 2004–05 VB Series Player of the Series
• 2002–03 VB Series Player of the Series
• 2000 Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year
• 1999–2000 Wisden Young Cricketer of the Year

Net Worth

Brett Lee’s approximate net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Brett Lee

• He began playing first-grade cricket at the age of 16.
• During the India tour of Australian under-19 team in March 1994, he was forced out of the team due to stress fractures in his lower back and to minimize the impact on his back, he had to remodel his bowling action.
• He is known world-over for his consistency of pace (over 155 km/hr) throughout his career.
• Although his quickest delivery is 161.8 km/hr in a charity match against West Indies, however, in ODI, he is the second fastest bowler in the world with his delivery of 161.1 km/hr against New Zealand in 2005.
• He has been the member of the Australian Team that won the 2003 and 2007 World Cups.
• With Luke Harriss, he is the co-owner of a café called ‘Fusions Coffee Shop/Bookshop.’
• He has the fear of heights.
• He has starred in a short-film called ‘Dream Date’, directed by Adam Rainford.
• He featured in a duet song – ‘You’re the one for me‘ with legendary Indian singer, Asha Bhosle.
• He always puts his left shoe on first.
• His bowling run up is exactly 30 meters long.
• In 2016, he has been featured in a Bollywood movie UNindian directed by Anupam Sharma.
• Does Brett Lee smoke?: Not Known
• Does Brett Lee drink alcohol?: Yes

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