Throwback to when Brett Lee destroyed Piers Morgan's rib cage in the nets

Brett Lee and the British have their well-documented differences. BBC presenter Piers Morgan has had his differences with the Indian public for the last couple of weeks with the likes of Virender Sehwag joining in on the act. While the Ashes series plays its part in stirring up the rivalry between England and Australia, it is clear that the rivalry takes a curve outside the ground as well.

With a few hundred Aussie fans paraded behind the net and Mark Nicholas playing the role of presenter and umpire at the same time, Brett Lee had six deliveries to knock over the stumps of Piers Morgan. The first delivery clearly hit him in the ribs with Michael Vaughan warning Morgan not to charge. The next delivery was banged in short and Mr. Morgan found himself on the floor. “Bring it on mate,” Morgan said to Lee as the Aussie walked back to bowl the next delivery.

The third delivery and Mark Nicholas walked up to Morgan asking him if he needed the team doctor. As Warne had mentioned earlier, “I like the courage.” Although Brett Lee bowled Morgan, the delivery was deemed to be a no-ball, giving Lee an extra delivery to inflict some physical pain on Morgan. While Morgan did not show any pain some fierce courage, the end of the over, saw most of the Aussies surround Morgan showering praise on him for his courage.

In the aftermath of his trolls directed at the Indian Olympic contingent, the former Aussie pacer sent out a tweet directed at Morgan: “Let me know if it’s like the ending you had hope your ribs have recovered champion”

It me know if it's like the ending you had ???? hope your ribs have recovered champion ??
https://t.co/pYZLUpeUU3

— Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58) September 5, 2016

Here is how Twitterati reacted:

https://twitter.com/virenderswag/status/772852053232103425

@BrettLee_58 @piersmorgan hahahah what a battle that was.. Oouch ??

— Marisha ♥ (@MarishaBhatt) September 5, 2016

@BrettLee_58 Lol! Wonder if @piersmorgan would be man enough to wrestle with @SakshiMalik who could break his back! Wot say @virendersehwag

— RAJNIKANTH (@r_rajnikanth) September 6, 2016

@BrettLee_58 @piersmorgan @markaustinitv @tinobest just neglect this attention seeking man.

— Yogesh (@Yogesh15011988) September 5, 2016

@BrettLee_58 @piersmorgan @markaustinitv @tinobest seriously Binger – tell me if u had to do it again you wouldn't do it different! Hope so!

— Daniel Brown (@brownsnake76) September 5, 2016

Watch: Brett Lee destroys Piers Morgan in the nets