Brett Lee could make spread firms pay

With a lightning-fast pitch readied for the third Test between Australia and India, the tourists could be in for some hairy moments when it begins on Wednesday, with Brett Lee sure to relish the conditions.

Ever since the retirement of Glenn McGrath, and probably for a while longer, Lee has really stepped up to take on the mantle of his side's top strike-man.

In his past four Tests, he has taken 29 wickets, including 13 in the series against India so far, and he really seems to be right on top of his form at the moment.

His pace troubles everyone on every pitch, but the WACA should give him even more joy and the India batsmen have never been at their best on fast pitches, especially against sheer pace and bounce.

Sporting Index are offering a special market on Lee's performance in Perth, making his price 50-55, in a market which offers 10 points per wicket taken and 25 bonus if he takes a five-wicket haul.

His five-wicket haul was his first in a long time but he looks ready for more and should be raring to go.

I'd be surprised if he doesn't get six wickets or more in the match anyway, which would be enough to reward buyers at 55, and the bonus of 25 is pretty likely as well, so the make-up could even be close to 100.

With such markets, of course, an injury can throw this market into disarray, but Lee is strong so hopefully he will stay fit and reward buyers with a nice profit.