I will never compromise on pace: Lee by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:

B Lee

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DateLine: 8th October 2009

 

Australian pacer Brett Lee said that though he is aging, there is not even a semblence of a thought in his mind about compromising on pace.

 

At 32, the right-armer is also ready to fight with a youngster for a place in the Australian team.

 

After being at the sidelines for more than a year, the speedster started to get into the groove with successful outings during the Australia-England seven-match ODI series, followed by the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa.

 

"I am certainly trying my hardest at the moment and I want to be a part of the Australian Test team in Brisbane. I am working hard on my fitness. I still have the hunger at 30. I always judge my body on my speed. But it all depends on how I fare in the upcoming tournaments - the Champions League T20, followed by the seven-match ODI series against India," he said.

 

"I will never bowl outswingers at 130 kph. I love bowling fast and it means a lot to me to be the world's fastest bowler. And I am not going to compromise on that aspect. If it happens that I am not able to go at 150 kph, then I will think of a plan B," said Lee, who could not play in Ashes 2009 due to a rib injury.

 

As far as Australian bowling department is concerned, Lee feels that experience coupled with some young blood, is slowing turning it into a comprehensive unit.

 

"Mitchell Johnson is one guy, who is going from strength to strength and the others boys are also developing well as bowlers, so I think we have got a good mix of experience as well as the youth coming together. I would say that there is great depth."

 

Lee also has the upcoming ODI series in India at the back of his mind.

 

"It's going to be a tough tour. It is always very challenging to play in India and a seven-match series is always huge. Australia-India play pretty competitive cricket and hence, it will be exciting. No doubt that It would be a great tour but surely a tough one."