Former Australian speedster Brett Lee not too long ago took half in a blind rating problem throughout his stint with the Australia Champions crew on the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025. Within the enjoyable problem whereas speaking to Shefali Bagga, Lee was requested to rank six famend quick bowlers with out understanding who was coming subsequent — and the outcomes sparked loads of reactions, particularly as Jasprit Bumrah emerged on prime.
Mitchell Starc will get third, Jasprit Bumrah takes pole place in Brett Lee’s checklist
The primary identify introduced to Lee was Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc, whom he confidently positioned on the third spot. The subsequent identify to pop up was Jasprit Bumrah, and with out hesitation, Lee slotted the Indian tempo ace at No. 1 — a transparent reflection of how extremely he regards Bumrah’s ability, management, and match-winning capability.
Dale Steyn and Glenn McGrath function in Lee’s checklist
Because the checklist continued, South African legend Dale Steyn was handed the second spot. When Glenn McGrath’s identify surfaced, Lee positioned his former teammate at fourth, which drew curious reactions from followers, given McGrath’s illustrious profession. Lee defined he was below the impression the rankings would function solely present gamers.
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Lee apologises to James Anderson
The subsequent bowler within the queue was England’s James Anderson. Regardless of Lee’s admiration for the veteran swing grasp, he had no alternative however to assign him the fifth place because of the prior slots being crammed. Lee provided a cheeky apology to Anderson, saying, “Sorry Jimmy, I might’ve modified issues for you.” Morne Morkel was the ultimate identify to be revealed, and he was given the sixth and final spot.
Although meant to be a enjoyable exercise, Lee’s rankings gave a glimpse into his perspective on the present crop and the legacy of previous tempo greats. His determination to put Bumrah on the prime solely reinforces the Indian seamer’s rising stature amongst modern-day cricketing legends.
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