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29 March 2024

Australia paceman Lee breaks foot

Australia's Brett Lee (left) celebrates taking the wicket of India's Virender Sehwag during their T20 match in Sydney on February 1. (FILE)

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By Reuters

Australia paceman Brett Lee suffered a broken foot during Friday's Twenty20 match against India and will likely miss the entire one-day tri-series against the tourists and Sri Lanka. 

"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 ... T20 against India at the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) on Friday night," team doctor Trefor James said in a Cricket Australia statement on Sunday. 

"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." 

A replacement player would not be decided upon until after Australia's first match of the series against India at the MCG later on Sunday, the team said.