The iconic Australian speedster Brett Lee has announced his retirement from Twenty20 cricket, effective from the end of this year’s BBL campaign.

The 38-year-old who already hung up his boot from ODIs in 2012 and Test Cricket in 2008, but has continued to bowl in Twenty 20 format – both in the Big Bash League and the Indian Premier League.

BREAKING: Brett Lee announces that this season will be his last. More here >> http://t.co/MXj06vFc9r #ThanksBinga pic.twitter.com/k0Kvz62513

— Sydney Sixers (@SixersBBL) January 15, 2015

The Sydney Sixers star, who made the announcement at the SCG on Thursday – has been the leading wicket taker for the Sixers, who has claimed nine wickets at 22.22 this summer.

Lee posted a message to his Facebook page to thank his fans and family members:

Lee took 310 wickets in 76 Tests for Australia, and 380 dismissals in 221 one-dayer’s.

Here is the wishes from his former team-mates after Lee announces retirement:

Well done Binga! I wish you well for the reminder of the Big Bash would be good to go out on a high!

— Andy Bichel (@BichelAndy) January 15, 2015

Congrats @BrettLee_58 on an outstanding career! Wishing you all the best in the future mate. A privilege to play alongside you! #ThanksBinga

— Jordan Silk (@jcsilk14) January 15, 2015

Congrats to one of the great blokes, @BrettLee_58 on an amazing career. Privilege to have played with him. Few nervous fish in the sea now

— Pat Cummins (@93Cummins) January 15, 2015

Congratulations to @BrettLee_58 on an amazing career in all forms of cricket around the world! Wish you all the best with retirement!

— James Faulkner (@JamesFaulkner44) January 15, 2015

Congratulations to @BrettLee_58 on an amazing career. Going out bowling like a champion!! Will be missed on and off the park!

— Moises Henriques (@Mozzie21) January 15, 2015

Big news @BrettLee_58 retiring from @SixersBBL and @BigBashLeague . Big farewell against @ThunderBBL @scg Jan 22 #smashemsixers #sellout

— Dom Remond (@dremond) January 15, 2015

#ThanksBinga The best on and off the field. Privilege to have played with you @BrettLee_58 Must be a few nervous fish in the harbour!

— Peter Nevill (@pmnevill) January 15, 2015

Huge congrats to @BrettLee_58 champion player even better bloke. #thanksbinga

— Daniel Smith (@13DSmith) January 15, 2015