NEW DELHI: Former Australian speedster Brett Lee has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, a recognition that celebrates a career built on raw pace, resilience and unforgettable moments.

Lee’s journey from a young tearaway to one of Australia’s most feared fast bowlers began long before his international debut. From his teenage years in New South Wales cricket, his ability to bowl at extreme speed set him apart.

By the late 1990s, his name was already circulating as a rare fast-bowling talent capable of unsettling the best batters in the world.

The turning point came in December 1999 at the WACA Ground, where Lee produced a spell of genuine hostility in a Sheffield Shield match that fast-tracked him into the national side.

Days later, he made his Test debut against India at the MCG and announced himself in style with a five-wicket haul, immediately becoming a key weapon in Australia’s dominant era.

Across a 13-year international career, Lee featured in 76 Tests, 221 One Day Internationals and 25 T20Is, finishing with more than 700 international wickets.

His express pace, often pushing beyond 150 kph, combined with a lethal yorker and sharp bouncer, made him a match-winner in all formats. He was a central figure in Australia’s World Cup triumphs and enjoyed success in one-day cricket, where he became the country’s leading wicket-taker for a long period.

Despite repeated injuries, Lee’s determination to keep pushing his body defined his career. His evolution from an out-and-out fast bowler into a smarter, more controlled operator extended his longevity at the highest level.

Now inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, Lee’s legacy stands as one of speed, durability and relentless competitiveness, leaving a lasting mark on Australian cricket.