Former Australia paceman Brett Lee has agreed a short-term deal to work as Ireland's bowling coach in the build-up to the Cricket World Cup.

He retired from all forms of the game last month after taking almost 700 wickets in Test and one-day international cricket.

"Brett's insight of Australian pitches will help our bowlers," said Ireland coach Phil Simmons. "I am sure they will all benefit from the experience he has accumulated, especially in the pressure situations of a global event.

"It is a fantastic opportunity for our bowlers to learn from a living legend."

.@BrettLee_58 to assist in preparations for @Irelandcricket in Sydney ahead of @cricketworldcup #CWC15 #bbccricket pic.twitter.com/QpFDG3nq4V

— BBC TMS (@bbctms) February 5, 2015