The former Australian pacer, Brett Lee, has turned 46 today i.e. November 8, 2022.
On his day, the legendary pacer was a match-winner who single-handedly managed to turn around several games in his team’s favour. Even in his final domestic game for the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League (BBL), the pacer came close to claiming a hat-trick on his final T20 delivery to help his team win.
Lee made his international debut in 1999 and made an immediate impact by taking five wickets against India in his first Test. Since then, Lee has managed to supply breath-taking spells frequently which has led Australia to innumerable victories. Lee’s mental toughness was one of his greatest assets, as very few batters were able to get under his skin. Even though he went for runs in his initial spells on his bad days, he used to make a comeback in the second spell. Moreover, Lee was also a useful lower-order batter who played several significant knocks in addition to his bowling prowess. The bowler has taken 380 ODI, 28 T20I, and 310 Test wickets in his career.
The right-arm speedster had fantastic control over the ball and a demented raw pace, making him a captain’s favourite choice. Lee had multiple variations in his bowling, whether it was swinging the new ball, disquieting batters with a bombardment of bouncers, or toe-crushing yorkers, which rendered him an essential cog in the powerful and famous Australian team of the 2000s.
Off the field, the ace seamer, who retired from international cricket in July 2012, is known for his enchanting and clever personality. Lee has a large fan base in India. The fondness between Indian fans and Lee appears to be mutual, as the veteran bowler has openly indicated his love for the country.
Along with his on-field accolades, Binga also inked many endorsement deals that have certainly enhanced his brand value. Let’s take a look at the former Australian pacer’s net worth, endorsements and charity:
Net worth:
Brett Lee’s net worth is estimated to be INR 78 crore. A majority of his earnings come from his contract with Cricket Australia and diverse T20 leagues around the world. Lee’s net worth also contains a sizeable chunk of his endorsement earnings.
Endorsements:
Brett Lee inked a partnership with Australia’s famous wine brand, Jacob’s Creek. In this deal, the former pacer promoted the brand on his social media handle.
He also partnered with Coca-Cola India’s homegrown brand, Thums Up, to promote the brand’s new ad campaign ‘StumpCam’.
Along with this, he also joined forces with N7 Corporate Group, Phoenix Business Advisory and Leap Scholar.
Charity:
Brett Lee unveiled a charitable organization named Mewsic, which provides music therapy to children suffering from cancer.