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This is an archive article published on August 3, 2000

ICC flashes all clear sign to Brett Lee

MELBOURNE, AUGUST 2: Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has been cleared of a suspect bowling action by the International Cricket Council (I...

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MELBOURNE, AUGUST 2: Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has been cleared of a suspect bowling action by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Australian Cricket Board said here on Wednesday.

The two Indian umpires who officiated in the series — AV Jayaprakash and S Venkataraghavan — made their report to match referee Mike Denness, who forwarded his concerns to ICC.

Speed said it was still a possibility the same process could occur again.

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“That’s something which is an occupational hazard of being the world’s fastest bowler,” Speed said.

Lee said he was busting to have a crack at Shaun Pollock’s South Africans in the indore One-Day Internationals at Colonial Stadium on August 16, 18 and 20 after finally being able to shed the anxiety of his “chucking” charge.

“The most important thing is going out there and taking wickets and enjoying my cricket — I can’t wait,” Lee said.

“The call (from ICC) on Tuesday was probably the longest call I’ve ever waited for. It was quite tough but I’m glad it’s all over.”

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He said he had fully recovered from the ankle surgery in May and was ready to bowl at full pace against the Proteas.

“I’ve been training for the last two months and I’m back to full pace and will be ready to play in two weeks.”

Lee topped Australia’s bowling averages during the Test series against New Zealand, which Australia won 3-0. He took 18 wickets at an average of 17.44.

The New South Wales fast bowler had an outstanding debut Test season last summer, capturing 31 wickets at an average of 16.06.

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