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.
Probably Hogg drew his conclusion from the fact that Ashwin hasn't had great overseas success as compared to Lyon, who has got wickets in all conditions.
Marnus Labuschagne, who impressed with the figures of 215 and 59 in the third Test, became the Player of the Match as well as Player of the Series.
Nathan Lyon took the wickets of Tom Blundell (49), Jeet Raval (31), William Somerville (0), Neil Wagner (0) and Matt Henry (3) to return with 5/68.
International Cricket Council (ICC) cricket committee is likely to consider four-day Test matches as being part of the World Test Championship from 2023.
While Pat Cummins has taken 99 wickets in 35 international matches, Mohammed Shami took 28 games to get to his figure of 77 wickets in 2019.
