In the first match of the three-match Test series against Pakistan, Nathan Lyon, the cunning off-spinner, achieved the incredible milestone of 500 Test wickets, leaving his mark on cricket history. Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, wasn’t holding back when he called spinner Nathan Lyon the key component of their bowling attack during a post-match news conference after the exciting opening Test against Pakistan. Following early pacer penetration into Pakistan’s batting order, his moment of glory arrived in the second inning.
According to India Today, Pat Cummins stated after Lyon’s outstanding performance in the game, “I don’t think it’s any secret that he (Lyon) is probably the most important cog in our bowling line-up.”
The skipper of Australia didn’t hold back when complimenting Nathan Lyon, emphasizing his special place in the squad setup as a bowler of thirty overs every day.
This is most likely a somewhat different game. However, in most games, when he bowls thirty overs every day, you can essentially drop him down one end and he won’t score many runs. We quick bowlers can simply rotate through the other end after he takes a few wickets, Cummins continued.
Relentlessly confident in Lyon’s ability, Cummins remarked that the Australian squad missed the experienced spinner in England during this year’s Ashes series and that Lyon will have a bright future.
“There’s no doubt that he was missed during this year’s Ashes series in England. It is nice to have Cummins back because, as a captain, he makes life much easier. He is a man with almost 100 years of test-match experience who knows his art and can bowl in almost any condition.
In the future, the captain of Australia supported Lyon to carry on with his incredible adventure, predicting that the spinner will play for a further five years and possibly eclipse the record of 708 wickets held by the great Shane Warne. With the second Test starting on December 26, cricket fans will be watching Lyon’s every move with interest.
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