After being pulled out of Australia’s starting lineup for the pink-ball Ashes Test at The Gabba in Brisbane, Nathan Lyon expressed his annoyance and displeasure. The much awaited match began on Thursday, December 4.
Australia launched an all-pace attack, and Michael Neser took Lyon’s spot in the starting lineup. In order to take full use of the pink ball in the day-night conditions, substitute captain Steve Smith expressed a preference for more seamers. The pink ball swings wildly for those who aren’t familiar with it, especially when the artificial lights are turned on.
It’s crucial to remember, though, that Lyon has achieved incredible success despite the pink ball. In 13 pink-ball Test matches, he has taken 43 wickets at an average of 25.62.
In an interview with host broadcaster Seven Network, Lyon used the local slang for angry to say, “Absolutely filthy,” adding, “But yeah, can’t do anything about it.” I thus hope that I can do my responsibility to ensure that I prepare the boys and take all necessary steps to ensure that we get the desired outcome.”
Lyon said that he had yet to speak with the selectors and Australia’s head coach, Andrew McDonald, about his absence.
“I simply didn’t feel like sitting down with George and the coach right now. Thus, that will occur. Lyon said, “I won’t be the last player to skip a test match; I’m not the first either.
Lyon was already excluded from the playing XI for the July day-night test in the West Indies. Recalling his feelings in response to the current decision, he said he was “pretty gutted because I know the role that I can play within Australian cricket and especially at a venue like this.”
Lyon ranks seventh among Test cricket’s top wicket-takers. He has 140 Tests and 562 scalps. In order to break Glenn McGrath’s record and become Australia’s second-highest wicket-taker in the longest format, the right-arm off-spinner needs to take two more wickets.
In the meantime, Joe Root scored his 40th century in the format, as England ended Day 1 of the pink-ball Test at 325/9. Mitchell Starc was a standout player for Australia, scoring six runs.
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