Former Australian Test bowler Brett Lee has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

The 38-year-old Lee, who made the announcement at the SCG on Thursday, called time on his international career in July 2012, but has been a Twenty20 regular – both in the BBL and IPL – in the years since.

Lee’s Sydney Sixers have one BBL regular-season match remaining, against cross-town rivals the Sydney Thunder, next Thursday at the SCG ahead of a possible finals clash.

He remains the equal leading wicket-taker for Australia in one-day internationals alongside Glenn McGrath, with 380 in 221 appearances.

He also claimed 310 scalps in 76 Tests for Australia.

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