He’s the former Australian cricket star known for his affable personality.
And Brett Lee’s trademark charm endured even as he experienced the severe pain of a fishing hook piercing his foot.
The 41-year-old shared the graphic image to Instagram on Saturday, revealing the incident took place on Australia Day.
Ouch! Brett Lee’s trademark charm endured even as he experienced the severe pain of a fishing hook piercing his foot on Australia Day
‘This was my Australia Day & Indian Republic day celebration!’ the Wollongong-born athlete bemoaned in the snap’s caption.
‘Hook through the foot. A quick operation this morning at NSPH to get it out and I’m ready to go again!’ he continued, referring to North Shore Private Hospital.
‘Not much fun sleeping with it in last night,’ he added, joking: ‘Fish 1, Me 0’.
‘This was my Australia Day & Indian Republic day celebration!’ the Wollongong-born athlete bemoaned in the snap’s caption
Hordes of Brett’s one million Instagram followers immediately sent him their well wishes in the comments section.
‘Sorry to hear, dear legend of cricket! I pray you may recover soon,’ offered one fan.
‘It’s so sad to see you in so much pain! Get well soon,’ extended another observer.
Beloved: He’s the former Australian cricket star known for his affable personality
Others used the unfortunate episode to affably poke fun at the avid fisherman’s expense.
‘Bit too big to be bait aren’t ya mate?’ joked one supporter.
‘You should have been on the pitch instead of the boat!’ added another.
‘Bit too big to be bait aren’t ya mate?’ joked one supporter about the unfortunate incident