After Head’s heroics, Cummins-Lyon propel Australia closer to 3-0 Ashes lead
Australia resumed the morning on 271 for 4, with Travis Head and Alex Carey continuing the work that had defined Day 3.
Australia resumed the morning on 271 for 4, with Travis Head and Alex Carey continuing the work that had defined Day 3.
After being left out of the XI for the second Test in Brisbane, Lyon had a point to prove in Adelaide, making an instant impact by removing Ollie Pope (3) to go level with McGrath on 563 wickets.
The decision means experienced opener Usman Khawaja remains on the sidelines as he continues his recovery from a back concern, while back-up batter Josh Inglis retains his place in the side and will bat at No. 7.
Despite featuring in 140 Tests for Australia, Lyon has been left out of the XI twice in the last three matches, a rare situation for the experienced campaigner.
Australia’s veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon believes spin will play a key role in determining the outcome of this year’s Ashes series, and expressed his concerns over England’s depleted spin-bowling resources ahead of the much-anticipated contest, which begins on November 21 in Perth.
called the entire incident of Siraj and Bumrah being subjected to racism by the SCG crowd as disgusting and said that it has no place in cricket.
Nathan Lyon has been very effective with the pink ball, taking 28 wickets at an average of under 26 which is lower than his overall career average of over 31.
The off-spinner, Nathan Lyon, further said that the Australian team were eagerly waiting for India's return to Down Under later this year.
Bhajji, as the former Mumbai Indians star is known as, went on to call Ashwin a "legend in the making".
Australia are slated to tour India in November-December for the Border-Gavaskar series. Given the havoc created by the coronavirus, the series if happened is expected to be held behind closed doors.
