Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has announced that he has settled in Dubai, citing family, work opportunities and lifestyle as key reasons for the move.
Brett Lee shared the update on the social media platform Instagram, explaining that what initially began as work-related travel has gradually evolved into a permanent relocation. ‘Some work trips have now become bigger affairs. Dubai is now home,” Lee wrote.
The 47-year-old highlighted the professional and personal benefits of living in the UAE, pointing to new opportunities, strong community connections and a balanced lifestyle.
He noted that the city offers “great people, plenty of time for family and a lifestyle that is hard to beat,” adding that his family has loved every moment spent there.
Lee also said his children are thriving in Dubai, praising the quality of schools and the city’s strong sporting culture. “The kids are happy, the schools are great, and sport is everywhere,” he said.
Despite the move, Lee stated that his connection to Australia remains unchanged. “I will always be proud to call Australia home, and I’m grateful for the life we’ve built there. That will never change,” he wrote.
Reflecting on his new base, the former speedster described Dubai as a city with a unique spirit. “There’s something special about this place, the energy, the purpose, a feeling that anything is possible,” Lee added.
Lee, one of Australia’s most celebrated fast bowlers, continues to be involved in cricket through commentary, coaching and global sporting engagements.
Regarding best bowling attack of Australia’s cricketing history
Brett Lee had labelled the current bowling attack as the best in Australia’s cricketing history, stating it has surpassed even the celebrated golden era of the early 2000s.
Lee earlier stated that the present attack, led by captain Pat Cummins and featuring Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood, stands apart due to its sustained success, consistency and statistical dominance.
According to Lee, the quartet has delivered performances that eclipse previous generations. Cummins, Starc, Lyon and Hazlewood have collectively played 389 Test matches and claimed 1,586 wickets, with three of the four bowlers having already crossed the 300-wicket mark in Test cricket. Hazlewood is also nearing the milestone, with 295 wickets to his name.
The former speedster highlighted the team’s results when the four bowlers operated together. In the 35 Test matches in which the quartet featured in the same XI, Australia recorded 22 wins, nine losses and four draws. During this period, the bowling unit took a combined 567 wickets, a record for any four-pronged attack.
