Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon

Australia AustraliaathleteMaleb. 19875.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Nathan Lyon is an accomplished Australian cricketer, known for his exceptional skills as a right-arm off-spin bowler. He made his debut for the Australian Test team in 2011 and has since established himself as one of the leading spinners in the world, recently achieving the milestone of 550 Test wickets. Lyon is recognized for his consistency and ability to perform in crucial moments, making him a key player in Australia’s bowling attack.

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Nathan Lyon has just turned 39 and is part of Australia's bowling ranks.

Black Caps 2026 wishlist: Kane Williamson hits magic mark and transtasman redemption - Opinion
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-12
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Nathan Lyon bowled Ben Duckett during the third Test match.

Team official probes drinking by England cricketers on Ashes tour | Sports
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-12-26
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Nathan Lyon was observed by the author's daughter as he was the 12th man during the Test at the Gabba.

My five-year-old daughter is learning to love cricket. It’s a source of delight in a difficult summer | Kate Lyons
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-26
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Nathan Lyon's performance was noted as he spun well before injuring his hamstring.

Australia pick all-pace attack with Jhye Richardson brought into the squad for fourth Ashes Test
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-25
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There’s no way I would’ve dropped Nathan Lyon in Brisbane.

How Andrew McDonald has guided the Australian cricket team to Ashes glory
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-22
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Nathan Lyon is sidelined due to a hamstring injury.

Travis Head, Mitchell Starc eye series whitewash as Stuart Broad defends ‘weakest Australia side’ claim
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-22
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Nathan Lyon is expected to miss the Boxing Day Test due to injury.

Todd Murphy tipped to replace Nathan Lyon for Boxing Day Test
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-22
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Nathan Lyon came off with a hamstring injury during the match.

Australia crush England to retain Ashes in just three matches
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-12-21
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Nathan Lyon injured his calf in the second Test of the 2023 Ashes at Lord’s and took no further part in the series.

Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins could miss rest of Ashes series
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-21
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Nathan Lyon had moments of his best performance in Adelaide despite injury.

Pat Cummins is in rare air as an Ashes captain. Can his Dad’s Army go around again? | Ashes 2025-26
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-21
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Nathan Lyon had dragged his length back and pushed the ball straighter to leave Brook beaten.

Ashes 2025-26: Was Harry Brook's shot stupid or valid?
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-20
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Nathan Lyon broke England's resistance late on the fourth day of the third Test in Adelaide.

The Ashes: England on brink of defeat after Nathan Lyon ends Zak Crawley resistance
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-20
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Nathan Lyon combined with Pat Cummins to blitz England’s top order before lunch.

Australia in driver’s seat - Stabroek News
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-12-19
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Nathan Lyon is targeting playing on until the 2027 Ashes in England and has expressed his enjoyment of playing cricket.

He’s past Glenn McGrath – could Nathan Lyon actually reel in Shane Warne’s 708-wicket record next?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-18
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Nathan Lyon dismissed Ollie Pope for three runs.

England reeling against Australia - Stabroek News
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-12-18
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Nathan Lyon was heard asking Ben Stokes if he heard anything during the review.

The Ashes 2025-26: Snicko controversy continues with Jamie Smith dismissal
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-18
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