Brett Lee has announced that he is fit for the fourth Ashes test at Headingley on Friday. The Australian fast bowler has been nursing a rib injury since before the series began, but has overcome a recent setback to make himself available for the upcoming match.
Lee says he is 100% fit and that he has been totally focused on his fitness regime, saying “Hopefully I’ve done everything I can to prove I am ready to go. I’m confident if I was called upon to play I would be able to get through. If it was a different injury, you might think differently. But the way I’ve felt, I’ve done the preparation and it’s been a minor setback. Hopefully I’ve passed that, bowling eight days straight and can prove that I can stand up and am ready to go.”
There is no guarantee that Lee will be chosen to play in the fourth test, but Australia will consider it long and hard, without a doubt.
Meanwhile injury stricken Andrew Flintoff opted not to bowl in today’s practise session, choosing to swing the bat only. England say it is only a precautionary measure to ensure the all rounder does no further damage to himself.
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