Brett Lee ruled out of tri-series due to foot injury

The 35-year-old was struck by a ball in the last over of his spell in the second Twenty20 match against India in Melbourne, and subsequent x-rays have confirmed a fracture of the small toe.

Lee is expected to be sidelined for 4-6 weeks

Lee is expected to serve up to six weeks on sidelines.

“Brett Lee sustained a fracture of his right foot when he was struck by a ball in the last over of his spell during the KFC T20 against India at the MCG on Friday night,” Cricket Australia team doctor Trefor James said in a statement.

“He was able to complete the over, however the foot became more painful and swollen the following day. An x-ray has confirmed a fracture of the small toe and we now expect Brett will return to cricket in four-six weeks.”

Lee’s replacement will be named after today’s match

Lee has taken 357 wickets for Australia in one-day internationals and last played in the format on the tour of Sri Lanka in August.

Lee’s replacement will be named after today’s opening one-dayer at the MCG. The strongest candidates for the vacant spot are Victoria’s Peter Siddle and Tasmanian duo Ben Hilfenhaus and James Franklin.