Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has been named as the captain of the Prime Ministers XI side, which is set to take on England in an ODI at Manuka Oval on January 14. “It’s a great honour for me to be selected as captain of the Prime Minister’s XI to take on England,” said Lee. “I know first-hand how this important fixture on the Australian cricketing calendar can help propel the careers of young aspiring cricketers. “I first played in the Prime Minister’s XI against India in 1999. I was fortunate enough to take four wickets in that match, and less than three weeks later found myself on the biggest stage of all – playing at the MCG on Boxing Day in my first Test match for Australia. “More than 14 years on, Im proud to lead what Im sure will be an emerging team of stars here next month at the magnificent Manuka Oval.” The rest of the team will also be selected by Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel (NSP) with input from Australian Prime Minister, Mr Tony Abbott, and will be announced in the coming weeks. NH
Posted on: Wed, 04 Dec 2013 00:54:46 +0000
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