He did, however, make his first international appearance in the Twenty20 game against Australia in June, and took 4–24 in his four overs as England recorded a crushing 100-run victory.
Lewis was selected in England's 15-man squad for the Cricket World Cup 2007, which was held in the Caribbean.
[2] On 28 November 2014, Lewis announced his retirement from the professional game to become bowling coach at Sussex.
In March 2021, he was appointed as England Fast Bowling Coach, working with the likes of Jofra Archer, Mark Wood and Ben Stokes.
[5] In February 2023 Lewis was appointed as head coach of UP Warriorz in the inaugural Indian Womens Premier League.