Brit Oval tickets news: Hampshire Royals in advanced talks with Brett Lee
19/04/2010
Cricket fans with Brit Oval tickets for the clash between Surrey Lions and Hampshire Royals could see Brett Lee in action for the away side.
The Royals have confirmed they are close to signing the Australian pace bowler, who is due to head off to the World Twenty20 tournament in the West Indies at the end of the month.
A statement from the county said that negotiations with Lee are at an "advanced stage" and that they hope to make a further announcement regarding the matter "in due course".
If the deal goes ahead, it means Lee could be in line to lead the attack for Hampshire as they take on the Lions on June 22nd 2010 in front of fans with Brit Oval tickets.
The 33-year-old has a short but impressive record in the shortest form of the game, in which he has taken 17 wickets at international level at an average of 26.7.
He is also no slouch with the bat, averaging just over 18 with a strike rate of 144.44.
Posted by Sam Smith