Fast bowler Brett Lee will miss Australia's one-day series against Bangladesh because of a "family issue", reportedly the break-up of his marriage.
Cricket Australia announced that Lee would miss the three-match series in Darwin starting August 30.
The Australian newspaper later reported the fast bowler's absence was because of a separation with his wife Liz Kemp.
Lee's manager Neil Maxwell said he could not comment on the rumours. "I'm not in a position to confirm or deny that," he said.
"Obviously it's a personal matter and Brett is working through that."
Maxwell will release a statement on the matter later today.
The couple, both 31, were married in June 2006 after Lee proposed to the podiatrist from Sydney's east while on tour in South Africa.
Their relationship had blossomed on the 2005 Ashes tour and when Lee proposed, he presented Kemp with a ring made with South African diamonds.
The pair married at 2GB broadcaster Alan Jones's country home at Fitzroy Falls, near Bowral NSW.
They have a baby son, Preston Charles, who turns two in November.
Lee, who launched a new underwear line earlier this week, is reportedly anguished by the split.
Acting Cricket Australia chief executive Michael Brown said Lee has been granted short-term leave, allowing him to miss the matches.
His place in the Australian squad will be taken by uncapped Tasmanian Brett Geeves.
"The selectors are comfortable this move will maintain the competitive edge for the Australian side and provide a wonderful opportunity for Brett Geeves to join the Australian group for the first time," Brown said.
"We look forward to Brett Lee rejoining the group as soon as possible."
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