Former Test fast bowler Brett Lee has escaped punishment following a Cricket Australia code of conduct hearing into his public criticism of Cricket NSW and its chief executive David Gilbert.
Lee had publically criticised Gilbert last week, saying he should have been sacked instead of NSW Sheffield Shield coach Anthony Stuart, who was axed half-way through his second year of a two-year deal.
But charges of unbecoming behaviour and detrimental public comment have been withdrawn by mutual agreement after a three-hour hearing in Sydney on Wednesday.
Instead, Lee was invited to take a bigger role by advising a Cricket NSW sub-committee looking at the future direction of cricket in the state.
"I'm really, really pleased with the outcome," Lee said.
"For them to drop all charges in regards to bringing the game into disrepute, I'm really happy about."
In a statement, Cricket NSW confirmed the charges had been withdrawn, with the board saying it looked forward to working with Lee in future.
"Cricket New South Wales and Brett Lee are pleased to state that they have arrived at a consensual resolution of the matter, including that Cricket New South Wales will immediately establish a Sub-Committee of its Board to which Brett Lee will be invited to contribute to address issues as to the future direction of cricket in New South Wales," the statement read.
"Both parties are very pleased to have found a way forward and at having arrived at a very positive mutual outcome.
"Brett Lee looks forward very much to working constructively with Cricket New South Wales into the future."
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Tags: cricket, sport, sydney-2000, nsw, australia First posted January 02, 2013 13:54:03
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