Lee was recognised as one of the fastest bowlers in the world..In each of his first two years, Lee conceded fewer than 20 runs for every wicket taken, but later recorded figures in the low 30s.[1] He was an athletic fielder and useful lower-order batter, with a batting average exceeding 20 in Test cricket. Lee finished his Test career with 310 wickets, and his One Day International career with 380 wickets. Considered one of the best bowlers of his generation, only Muttiah Muralitharan took more ODI wickets than Lee from 2000 to 2009.