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Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon

Height: 1.81m DOB: 20 November, 1987

Nathan Lyon rise to prominence is a story for the ages. He started off as a curator in Canberra and his work took him to Adelaide and that started a journey that many would be proud of. He was selected in Australia's Test squad in 2011 a year after taking a job as a groundstaff at Adelaide Oval. He was spotted Redbacks' Big Bash coach Darren Berr and he impressed in Twenty20s for South Australia and within seven months, he was a Test cricketer for Australia. Lyon made his Test debut for the Aussies against Sri Lanka in Galle in 2011 and since then been a regular in red-ball cricket. A traditional spinner, known for his ability to flight the ball and keep grinding on, Lyon has gone on to become one of the best spinners in the world. His limited-overs career never took off as he only managed to play sporadically since making his ODI debut in 2012 against Sri Lanka and T20 debut in 2016 versus Pakistan in 2016. But, Lyon remains Australia's most prolific spinner since Shane Warne retired and is expected to go past the 500-wicket mark with age on his side.

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'Definitely not my call': Nathan Lyon not happy with Cricket Australia

Cricket | Apr 05, 2024, 11:53 AM IST

Nathan Lyon is currently enjoying some time away from the sport. But he was soon set to turn up for Lancashire in the upcoming County cricket season. However, his stint has been cut short to just seven matches now by Cricket Australia and he is not happy.

Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins claims major milestone as captain, Nathan Lyon goes past Courtney Walsh in Test wickets

Cricket | Mar 01, 2024, 05:16 PM IST

Pat Cummins took one wicket in the second innings against New Zealand in the ongoing Test match against New Zealand on Friday and completed 100 Test captain to set a major milestone. Nathan Lyon also bagged four wickets to surpass Courtney Walsh in a huge record.

AUS vs PAK 1st test

AUS vs PAK 1st Test: Australia crush Pakistan in series opener in Nathan Lyon's historic outing

Cricket | Dec 17, 2023, 04:42 PM IST

AUS vs PAK 1st Test: The Aussies have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series against Pakistan. They defeated the Men in Green by a huge margin of 360 runs as Nathan Lyon got to his historic 500th Test wicket.

Nathan Lyon

AUS vs PAK: Nathan Lyon only four wickets away from a massive career milestone in Tests

Cricket | Dec 13, 2023, 03:55 PM IST

Australia cricketer Nathan Lyon is arguably the greatest spinner in the country after Shane Warne. He has been with the Test team for more than a decade now and has carved out a niche for himself. Lyon will be playing in the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan from December 14.

Nathan Lyon during 2nd Test of Ashes 2023

'David Warner scored hundreds in a session' - Nathan Lyon plays down 'Bazball' hype

Cricket | Aug 05, 2023, 04:44 PM IST

Australia won both the opening games Nathan Lyon played in Ashes 2023 and then lost the last two games to miss out on a series win.

Nathan Lyon

BBL|13: Nathan Lyon's stint with Sydney Sixers ends, signs 3-year deal with Melbourne Renegades

Cricket | Aug 04, 2023, 07:04 AM IST

Nathan Lyon has signed a three-year-long deal with Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League (BBL).

Ravi Ashwin, IND vs WI

IND vs WI: Ravichandran Ashwin only three wickets away from levelling Nathan Lyon in WTC history

Cricket | Jul 24, 2023, 04:11 PM IST

Ravichandran Ashwin wrecked havoc in the first Test against West Indies while he could add only 1 wicket in the first innings of second Test. However, the off-spinner will be key for the visitors on the final day of the Test match.

Harbhajan Singh picked top five best Test cricketers in the

No Virat Kohli, R Ashwin in Harbhajan Singh's list of best current five Test cricketers in world

Cricket | Jul 04, 2023, 02:24 PM IST

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh was asked to name top five Test cricketers in the world currently who are game changers and big-match players and the veteran off-spinner included only two Indians.

Nathan Lyon, Australia, Ashes, ENG vs AUS

Ashes 2023: Australia announce squad for third Test, provide big update on Nathan Lyon

Cricket | Jul 03, 2023, 12:17 PM IST

Australia are leading the series by 2-0 margin and only need to draw the series now to retain the Ashes. Australia have also provided a huge update on off-spinner Nathan Lyon.

Nathan Lyon has slammed former England batter Kevin

Ashes 2023: Nathan Lyon slams Kevin Pietersen on 'disgraceful' concussion substitute theory

Cricket | Jul 02, 2023, 01:33 PM IST

Former England batter Kevin Pietersen suggested a wild theory that Nathan Lyon had come out to bat so that he could get hit on his helmet and Australia could use a concussion substitute since the veteran off-spinner will not bowl in the second innings.

Nathan Lyon, Ashes, Ashes 2023

Ashes 2023: Who will replace Nathan Lyon if he is ruled out of entire series?

Cricket | Jun 30, 2023, 02:23 PM IST

Nathan Lyon played a major role in Australia winning the opening Ashes Test by two wickets. Lyon's injury could well prove to be the defining moment not only in the match but also in the entire series.

Nathan Lyon pulled up sore shortly after tea sending chills

Ashes: Australia sweat over Nathan Lyon's calf injury in potentially match-defining factor at Lord's

Cricket | Jun 30, 2023, 09:26 AM IST

If ruled out, Nathan Lyon's absence could have adverse effects on Lord's Test's result as far as Australia are concerned given that they have to bowl the last.

Nathan Lyon, Ashes, AUS vs ENG

Ashes 2023: Nathan Lyon set to score a special century at Lord's and join Sunil Gavaskar

Cricket | Jun 26, 2023, 10:07 AM IST

Nathan Lyon played a crucial role in Australia winning the opening Ashes Test by just two wickets along with Pat Cummins. The off-spinner will be keen on continuing to perform the same way in the Lord's Test as well.

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King of Asia: Nathan Lyon creates stunning record during third Test against India in Indore

Cricket | Mar 04, 2023, 11:05 AM IST

Nathan Lyon took a total of 11 wickets in the 3rd Test against India and was the chief architect of Australia's win over the hosts.

Nathan Lyon celebrates

Nathan Lyon leaves behind Anil Kumble to take most wickets in Border Gavaskar Trophy

Cricket | Mar 02, 2023, 05:05 PM IST

It took Lyon 46 innings to become the cricketer with the most wickets in BGT.

Nathan Lyon breaks Shane Warne's record

IND v AUS 3rd Test: Nathan Lyon shatters Shane Warne's unique record as Aussie star shines in Indore

Cricket | Mar 01, 2023, 06:36 PM IST

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Australia bossed the opening day of the third test in Indore. The visitors finished on 156/4 after wrapping the hosts for 109 in just over a session.

Nathan Lyon achieves BIG Milestone vs India

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Aussie wizard Nathan Lyon scripts history, achieves RARE feat in Delhi match

Cricket | Feb 18, 2023, 02:08 PM IST

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: India and Australia are locking horns in the second Test of the four-match series in Delhi. Australia made 263 in the first innings, while Nathan Lyon scripted India's top and middle order collapse in India's reply.

Australia beat West Indies

AUS vs WI 1st Test: Nathan Lyon powers Australia to 164-run win; shatters Ravichandran Ashwin's feat

Cricket | Dec 04, 2022, 03:34 PM IST

AUS vs WI 1st Test: The Australian team defeated the West Indies side in the first Test of the two match series by 164 runs. The second Test will be played on 8th December.

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AUS vs ENG, 1st Test: Lyon joins Warne, McGrath as Aussies with 400 test wickets

Cricket | Dec 11, 2021, 04:26 PM IST

Lyon joined legspinner Shane Warne, who took 708 test wickets between 1992 and 2007, and paceman Glenn McGrath, who took 563 between 93-'07, as the only Australians to surpass the 400-wicket barrier in test cricket.  

Nathan Lyon, Tim Paine, Pat Cummins,

Ashes 2021-22: Don't see Tim Paine's inclusion in playing 11 as distraction, says Lyon

Cricket | Nov 25, 2021, 12:19 PM IST

Ricky Ponting earlier said that Paine's inclusion in the team would 'inevitably' be a distraction and the drama was 'not going to go away'.  

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