I just heard Mark Nicholas say something like, "when it gets tough, the greats turn it on, and that's what Brett Lee's done today." So effectively he described Brett Lee as a great.

Now, while this description certainly applies to the ODIs, where he's been a force, does it really apply to the Tests as well? Granting that he's the best new-ball bowler in the world, it just seems a bit funny to hear him described as a Test great, just because he's in the top ten list. I've certainly never heard anyone describe Craig McDermott as a "Great."

So, as far as the Tests are concerned, I think he's got to do a lot more before we can call him "the Great Brett Lee."