Lee summoned for UAE series

Brett Lee goes to the United Arab Emirates after a spell with the Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League

Brett Lee's bid for a place in Australia's World Twenty20 squad has been given a boost after he was recalled to the team for the remainder of the limited-overs series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

The 32-year-old fast bowler has spent the past fortnight in South Africa with Indian Premier League side Kings Punjab XI continuing his recovery from ankle surgery.

Lee is expected to join the Australia squad in Abu Dhabi today.

Australia team doctor Trefor James said Lee's injury had significantly improved over the past few weeks and would be reassessed once he joined the squad.

"Brett Lee has progressed well in his recovery from ankle surgery while in South Africa over the past fortnight," James said.

"Should his progress be far enough advanced, he may be considered for selection in the remaining matches of the one-day series and the Twenty20 match in Dubai (on May 7)."

Lee has not played since injuring his ankle during the Boxing Day Test against South Africa in December.