Lee welcomes Twenty20 format
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abc.net.au
Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has given a vote of confidence to cricket's Twenty20 version ahead of next month's inaugural World Cup in South Africa.
Many players see the game's newest and shortest format as mere entertainment to lure more fans to the ground. The Twenty20 World Cup starts on September 11.
"Twenty20 cricket has got a lot of merit because it is only a three-hour game," Lee said.
Lee, 30, is raring to go at the Twenty20 World Cup after ankle surgery sidelined him for this year's 50-over version in the Caribbean, which Australia won to clinch a title hat-trick.
"The World Cup was brilliant and hopefully we can keep the momentum going," said Lee.
"My ankle is feeling great. I am back to 100 per cent."
Lee, with 231 Test wickets and 267 one-day scalps, will have additional responsibility as the senior bowler after fellow paceman Shaun Tait pulled out with an elbow injury.
Despite the depth in their ranks, Australia will still have to adapt quickly if they are to win having played just five official matches with three wins and two losses.
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