“It’s a fantastic opportunity for our bowlers to learn from a living legend and one I’m sure they’ll all benefit from”

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Former Australia pace bowler Brett Lee has agreed to help Ireland with their preparation prior to the start of the World Cup on February 14.

Lee will be Ireland’s bowling consultant until the start of the tournament and will also teach them how to succeed in Australian conditions.

“I have done work with the India cricket team, I have done work with the IPL, other players around the world,” Lee said. “I have done a lot of work with the Australian juniors and current Australian cricketers too. When I get an opportunity to help out the youngsters, it is my chance to further my skills in terms of assessing bowling methods and also to help me give back something to the game of cricket.

“I have played a lot of cricket but involvement with youngsters helps me improve, and also makes sure that I am well aware of what the juniors are doing and to keep in touch with the latest methods employed to further skills all around the world.”

Ireland head coach Phil Simmons added: “Brett Lee has a wonderful knowledge of fast bowling, and his special insight of Australian pitches will help give our bowlers further confidence ahead of their group matches. I’m sure all our bowlers will benefit from the experience that a World Cup winner has accumulated, especially in the pressure situations of a global event. It’s a fantastic opportunity for our bowlers to learn from a living legend and one I’m sure they’ll all benefit from.”