LEE'S POST-INJURY BLUES Tests: 2 Wickets: 8; Runs conceded: 476 Average: 59.5; Strike rate: 75.6 No-balls: 37

Aussie fast bowler Brett Lee has sought the advice of former pace great Dennis Lillee to get him out of a form slump.

Lee was not selected in the first two VB Series matches after after a poor showing in the recent drawn Test series against India.

He flew Lillee from Perth to Sydney after last week's Sydney Test to work with him at a training session.

Lee said he needed the Australian Test legend's help to get over a "tough little period" in his career.

"People are asking questions about my pace, about no-balls and the fact that I've been hit for a lot of runs in these past two Tests," Lee said.

Australia's chief selector Trevor Hohns played down Lee's ommision from the one-day matches.

"We wanted to keep the side the same for this game because they haven't played much one-day cricket. It's quite simple," Hohns said during Australia's match against Zimbabwe.

Hohns seemed unperturbed about Lee's current problems.

"I presume Lee and the coach are working on his bowling technique right now."

I feel strongly about this and that is why I'm calling on one of the greatest bowlers to help me out Lee on his cry for help

Lee returned to the team for the last two Tests after a spell on the sidelines with side and ankle problems.

He bowled 37 no-balls in Melbourne and Sydney and took 4-201 in the final Test to become only the second Australian to concede more than 200 runs in an innings.

Lee added: "Bowling 18 no-balls in an innings is unacceptable, there is no excuse.

"I hope Dennis can help me solve the problem."

Lillee, who has helped India in the past among several coaching roles, suggested Lee's problems could stem from the fact Australia do not have a bowling coach, unlike both their VB Series rivals.

Zimbabwe have former Australia Test left-armer Bruce Reid, who is also working with the Indians.

Apart from injuries and being rested from time to time, Lee has been a regular in the Australia side since his debut four years ago.

He flourished into an intimidating, if unreliable, fast bowler as a back-up to Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie.

But with Australia's attack decimated by injuries this season, Lee found the responsibility of being the main strike bowler a heavy burden.