The letter has also been signed by Indian cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, along with former captains Allan Border, Steve Waugh, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, and Kim Hughes from Australia; England's Mike Atherton, Nasser Hussain, Mike Brearley, and David Gower; West Indies' C
The league is officially sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), and the team owners were also announced during a press conference in Sydney, staged against the iconic backdrop of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Featuring over 60 members since its inception in 1996, Lee joins the elite company of legends like Ricky Ponting, Don Bradman, Keith Miller, Dennis Lillie, The Chappell brothers, Ian and Greg, Shane Warne, Steve Waugh, Michael Hussey, among other superstars of Aussie cricket.
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh was effusive about India's batting behemoth Virat Kohli and classified the 'Chase Master' as the "greatest" ODI player of all time and "once-in-a-generation" cricketer.
Former Australian legend Steve Waugh praised India's women's cricket team for their World Cup win, saying it's a significant boost for women's sports globally.
"If I'm someone like him, I'd play as much as I can. Not think about resting or conserving energy or maybe looking after the body. I think if you're ready to play, then you go out and represent your country," he added.
"I'd like to see the selectors pick the sides, not the players. There's been a lot of players recently picking sides and saying who should be in the team. That's the selectors' job," he said.
Australia's spin sensation Adam Zampa has etched his name in history as he jumps over former Australian skipper Steve Waugh to become the 7th-highest wicket-taker for Australia in ODIs.
Former Australia tearaway Brett Lee is "super impressed" with Shubman Gill's captaincy skills, which were on display during the riveting Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England. Lee compared Gill's captaincy style to that of Australian legends Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh, highlighting his abi
Former opener Matthew Hayden and ex-captain Steve Waugh paid tribute to ex-Australia captain and coach Bob Simpson, who passed away at the age of 89 in Sydney.