Brett Lee's bid for a place in Australia’s squad in the T20 WC has been given a boost after he was recalled for the Pak series.

The Australian fast bowler has spent the past fortnight in South Africa with Indian Premier League side the Kings Punjab XI continuing his recovery from ankle surgery.

Lee is expected to join the Australian squad in Abu Dhabi today.

Australian team doctor Trefor James said Lee's injury had significantly improved over the past few weeks and would be reassessed once he joined the squad.

"Brett Lee has progressed well in his recovery from ankle surgery while in South Africa over the past fortnight," James said.

"Should his progress be far enough advanced, he may be considered for selection in the remaining matches of the one-day series and the Twenty20 match in Dubai (on May 7)."

Lee has not played since injuring his ankle during the Boxing Day Test against South Africa in December.