da casino： Australian International Shane Lee will fill Worcestershire’s overseasplayer slot for the final two months of the season as a result of AndyBichel’s return to Australia
da 888： Worcestershire CCC Media Release24-Jul-2002Australian International Shane Lee will fill Worcestershire’s overseasplayer slot for the final two months of the season as a result of AndyBichel’s return to Australia. Bichel’s final match for his adopted Countywill be on Sunday 28th July against Yorkshire and Lee is expected to playhis first game against Glamorgan on Sunday 4th August.Lee has played 45 One day internationals for Australia since his debutduring the 95/96 Season against West Indies. He has a strike rate of 95.4with the bat and a bowling average of 25.9. He is regarded as one ofAustralia’s leading contemporary all-rounders and has experience of playingin England during 1996 with Somerset when he topped their batting averages.Director of Cricket, Tom Moody, welcomes the arrival of such an experiencedand seasoned performer to replace the popular Bichel. “Shane has been ableto rest during the Australian winter and will come to us fresh and ready togo. Every Australian cricketer is striving for a World Cup place this yearand his two months with us gives him an early opportunity to impress. Hewill play a vital role in our final push for honours this season.”Shane Lee was surprised but delighted to receive the call from Tom Moody. “Ithoroughly enjoyed my season in England back in 1996 with Somerset and amreally looking forward to joining a Worcestershire team striving hard forsuccess in a number of competitions. I’ve even promised I’ll try to bringsome warm weather over with me!”Moody also paid tribute to the departing Bichel. “Andy has been a top classsigning for the County since his arrival last year. He has cemented hisplace in the Australian Team and his work ethic and consistent level ofperformance has been a great example to all his playing colleagues.”For further information contact Tom Moody on 07770570802 or Mark Newton on01905 337926 or 07768 558096.
