Delhi: Former Kangaroo team fast bowler Brett Lee has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. Known for his speed and aggressive bowling, Lee has added another achievement to his illustrious career with this honour.

Raftaar’s dream since childhood

Brett Lee had a passion for fast bowling since childhood. At the age of just nine, he had set a target for himself to bowl the ball at a speed of 160 kilometers per hour. Until he reached this figure, neither personal records nor the wickets of big batsmen mattered to him. For him, speed was the biggest dream.

Reaction to Hall of Fame induction

49-year-old Brett Lee said that he dedicated his entire life to making this dream come true. He gave credit for this to his mother Helen, who was herself a fast runner. According to Lee, he inherited his speed qualities from his mother, which helped him become a fast bowler.

Speaking to Cricket.com AU, Brett Lee said that the speed of 160 km per hour meant more to him than any wicket. However, he also made it clear that the success of the team always remained paramount. Winning the 2003 World Cup and winning 16 consecutive Test matches were the biggest achievements of his career, but for him personally, achieving the pace target was the most special moment.

great career

Brett Lee ended his almost two-decade long international career with a total of 718 wickets across all three formats. Due to his fast pace and aggressive style, he created fear in the minds of top batsmen around the world. This is the reason why he is counted among the best fast bowlers in cricket history.