Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon

Bowler

Batting Style Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style Right Arm Offbreak
Age 35 years
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24 Oct 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ashwin overtakes Nathan Lyon to become seventh-highest wicket-taker in Tests

Star Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has added another feather to his cap.

19 Oct 2024

Shane Warne

Lyon aims to keep spin bowling 'cool' post Warne's demise

Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon has vowed to keep spin bowling "cool" after the shocking demise of Shane Warne.

26 Sep 2024

Test Cricket

Bowlers with most fourth-inning fifers in Test cricket 

Ravichandran Ashwin starred in India's 280-run win against Bangladesh in the 1st Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

24 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Monty Panesar makes controversial claim regarding 38-year-old R Ashwin: Details 

Former England spinner, Monty Panesar, has sparked a debate about Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin's potential role in English cricket.

22 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

R Ashwin breaks Nathan Lyon's record in World Test Championship

Ravichandran Ashwin, India's star spinner, has surpassed Nathan Lyon's record for the most five-wicket hauls in the history of the World Test Championship (WTC).

18 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Most successful overseas spinners in India (Test cricket)

Team India's forthcoming home season is set to commence with a two-match Test series against Bangladesh.

18 Sep 2024

Adam Zampa

Adam Zampa to play his 100th ODI, downplays Ashes prospects

Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa is on the verge of a significant personal achievement as he preps for his 100th ODI appearance.

17 Sep 2024

Jason Gillespie

Jason Gillespie backs Australia's bowling attack to outshine India

Jason Gillespie, Pakistan's Test coach, has expressed his confidence in Australia's bowling quartet ahead of the impending five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under.

16 Sep 2024

Shane Warne

Nathan Lyon opens up about comparisons with Shane Warne

Nathan Lyon, a renowned figure in modern-day cricket, has candidly discussed the challenges he faced due to constant comparisons with the late Shane Warne.

15 Sep 2024

Josh Hazlewood

IND vs BAN: Ashwin set to break Lyon's WTC record 

Ravichandran Ashwin, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, is on the verge of making cricket history.

15 Sep 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Mohammed Shami fires warning to Australia ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

As the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy approaches in November, India and Australia have already begun their psychological warfare.

11 Sep 2024

Rohit Sharma

Nathan Lyon identifies India's 'Big 3' ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australian cricket star Nathan Lyon has identified Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant as the key Indian batters for the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy series, starting November 22, Down Under.

11 Sep 2024

Andrew McDonald

Australia's top six to stay the same for India Tests

Australia's head coach, Andrew McDonald, has hinted at the possibility of retaining the top six batters from the previous Test season for the upcoming five-match series against India.

10 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Muttiah Muralitharan believes his Test wickets record will remain unbroken

Muttiah Muralitharan, the legendary Sri Lankan off-spinner, has expressed doubt that any bowler will surpass his record of 800 Test wickets in the near future.

04 Sep 2024

Test Cricket

Nathan Lyon proposes three-match series for World Test Championship final

Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon has proposed a bold idea to the International Cricket Council (ICC) - transforming the World Test Championship final into a three-match series.

22 Aug 2024

Matthew Hayden

Matthew Hayden backs Kohli, Smith to dominate Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has expressed his confidence in Virat Kohli and Steve Smith's potential to dominate the upcoming 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

20 Aug 2024

Josh Hazlewood

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Nathan Lyon identifies Yashasvi Jaiswal as 'massive challenge' 

Nathan Lyon, Australia's leading off-spinner, has identified Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal as a significant threat in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series.

19 Aug 2024

The Ashes

Nathan Lyon dismisses retirement rumors, focuses on upcoming Test series

Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon has dismissed rumors of his retirement, stating that it's "too early" to consider such a move.

10 Aug 2024

Adam Zampa

Adam Zampa hopeful of Test call-up: Decoding his FC stats

Veteran Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa has voiced his ambition to play Test cricket, despite his limited exposure to First-Class games in recent years.

Christchurch Test, Day 3: NZ's remarkable comeback leaves Australia reeling

New Zealand are all over Australia in the ongoing second and final Test in Christchurch.

06 Mar 2024

ICC Test Rankings

Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood headline the ICC Test Rankings

Australian cricket team bowlers Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood grabbed headlines in the latest ICC Test Rankings for Bowlers.

03 Mar 2024

Rangana Herath

Nathan Lyon becomes second-highest wicket-taker in fourth innings (Tests): Stats

Nathan Lyon starred for Australia with a 10-wicket match haul in the opening Test against New Zealand in Wellington.

03 Mar 2024

Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood surpasses 100 WTC wickets: Decoding his stats

Veteran Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has completed 100 wickets in the ICC World Test Championship.

Nathan Lyon claims match 10-fer versus NZ, attains these feats

Nathan Lyon delivered a stellar spell as Australia tamed New Zealand by 172 runs in the opening Test in Wellington.

1st Test: Lyon, Green power Australia to triumph over NZ

Australia have thrashed hosts New Zealand by 172 runs in the opening Test in Wellington to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

02 Mar 2024

Tom Latham

Tom Latham has struggled against Nathan Lyon in Tests: Stats

Tom Latham's misery against Nathan Lyon continues as the former fell to the veteran off-spinner for the fifth time in Tests.

1st Test: Phillips, Ravindra lead New Zealand's fightback against Australia

Though New Zealand have made a comeback of sorts in the ongoing Test series opener in Wellington, Australia still have an upper hand.

Nathan Lyon completes 1,500 Test runs, accomplishes this unique milestone

Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has accomplished a unique milestone but this time with the bat.

Nathan Lyon claims four-fer against NZ, goes past Walsh's tally

Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon dented New Zealand with a remarkable four-wicket haul in the second innings of the ongoing Test series opener in Wellington.

1st Test: Green's career-best 174*, Lyon's four-fer dent NZ further

Australia are all over New Zealand in the ongoing Test series opener in Wellington.

New Zealand vs Australia, Test series: Here's the statistical preview

Following a 3-0 drubbing in T20Is, New Zealand will only aim for redemption when they host their neighbors, Australia, for a two-match Test series, starting February 29.

16 Feb 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Decoding spinners with 500-plus wickets in Test cricket

Ravichandran Ashwin completed his 500th wicket in Test cricket when he dismissed Zak Crawley in the third Test between India and England in Rajkot.

Australia name squad for NZ Tests, Michael Neser returns

Australia have named their 14-member squad for the upcoming two-match away Test series against New Zealand, starting on February 29.

Marsh becomes first all-rounder since 2011 with Allan Border Medal

All-rounders Mitchell Marsh and Ashleigh Gardner bagged top honors at the 2024 Australian Cricket Awards on January 31.

2nd Test: Australia in comfortable position over West Indies

Australia are in a comfortable position over West Indies in the second Test at the Gabba in Brisbane.

27 Jan 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah dismisses Joe Root for 7th time in Tests 

Jasprit Bumrah has dismissed Joe Root for the seventh time in Tests.

26 Jan 2024

Pat Cummins

2nd Test, Pat Cummins hammers 64* versus West Indies: Stats

Pat Cummins played a defining hand with the bat on Day 2 of the second Test versus West Indies at the Gabba.

Nathan Lyon completes 50 Test wickets against West Indies

Australian veteran spinner Nathan Lyon has completed 50 Test wickets against West Indies.

Mitchell Starc becomes fifth Australian with 350 Test wickets: Stats

Mitchell Starc has completed 350 wickets for Australia in Test cricket. The left-arm seamer unlocked this feat in the second Test against West Indies in Brisbane.

18 Jan 2024

Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood completes 400 wickets in First-Class cricket: Stats

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has completed 400 wickets in First-Class cricket.

13 Jan 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

List of milestones Ravichandran Ashwin can accomplish in England Tests

Eyes will be on Ravichandran Ashwin as India host England in a five-match home Test series, starting on January 25.

Australia vs West Indies Test series: Presenting the statistical preview

After demolishing Pakistan 3-0, Australia are gearing up to host West Indies in a two-match Test series, starting January 17. Adelaide and Brisbane will host the two games.

Nathan Lyon becomes third Australian to accomplish this feat

Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has completed 250 Test wickets at home.

03 Jan 2024

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins scripts history with third successive Test fifer

Australian skipper Pat Cummins ran through Pakistan's batting line-up once again as he claimed his third successive fifer in the ongoing series.

30 Dec 2023

Ravindra Jadeja

Decoding the best bowling performances (Tests) in 2023

Fans of Test cricket witnessed some scintillating action in the year 2023.

Decoding the highest wicket-takers (Tests) in the year 2023

It is a famous adage that batters win you matches but bowlers win you tournaments.

Australia thrash Pakistan in Boxing Day Test to seal series

Australia defeated Pakistan by 79 runs in the second and Boxing Day Test in Melbourne to seal the three-match series 2-1.

Boxing Day Test: Cummins, Marsh push Pakistan further back

Australia have further tightened their grip over Pakistan in the ongoing second and Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

28 Dec 2023

Pat Cummins

Boxing Day Test: Nathan Lyon claims four-fer against Pakistan

Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon claimed four wickets in the second innings of the ongoing second and Boxing Day Test against Pakistan in Melbourne.

28 Dec 2023

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins claims his fifth Test fifer as captain

Australian skipper Pat Cummins delivered a breathtaking spell in the second innings of the ongoing second Test against Pakistan in Melbourne.

27 Dec 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

Boxing Day Test: Australia tighten grip over Pakistan

Australia have tightened their grip over Pakistan in the ongoing second and Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

27 Dec 2023

Imam-ul-Haq

Nathan Lyon dismisses Imam-ul-Haq for sixth time in Tests: Stats

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq could only manage 10 runs in his side's first innings in the ongoing second Test against Australia in Melbourne.

Australia thrash Pakistan in first Test: Key takeaways

Australia demolished Pakistan in the opening Test in Perth to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match affair.

17 Dec 2023

Shane Warne

Nathan Lyon completes 50 Test wickets against Pakistan: Stats

Veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon scripted history during the recently-concluded opening Test between Australia and Pakistan.

Australia demolish Pakistan in Perth Test: Key stats

Australia have thrashed Pakistan by 360 runs in the Test series opener in Perth.

Nathan Lyon becomes second off-spinner with 500 Test wickets: Stats

Australia's veteran spinner Nathan Lyon has completed 500 wickets in Test cricket.

1st Test: Australia tighten grip over Pakistan, Lyon shines

Australia have tightened their grip over Pakistan in the ongoing Test series opener in Perth.

16 Dec 2023

Imam-ul-Haq

Imam-ul-Haq smokes his fifth 50-plus Test score against Australia

Star Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq smoked a fine half-century against Australia in the Test series opener in Perth.

11 Dec 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

Decoding Nathan Lyon's Test stats against Pakistan at home

Nathan Lyon will be critical to Australia's bid to win the upcoming three-match home Test series against Pakistan, starting on December 14 in Perth.

Lancashire sign Nathan Lyon for the 2024 season: Details

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon will ply his trade for Lancashire in the 2024 season.

04 Aug 2023

Big Bash League

Renegades sign Nathan Lyon on three-year contract: Decoding his stats

Melbourne Renegades have strengthened their bowling attack by signing veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon in a three-year contract starting from Big Bash League 13.

24 Jul 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin

R Ashwin displaces Harbhajan as India's second-highest wicket-taker (international cricket)

Another day and another massive feat for Ravichandran Ashwin as the off-spinner has become the second-highest wicket-taker among Indians in international cricket.

Australia to go Lyon-less for first time in a decade

Australia handed England a 43-run defeat in the 2nd Ashes Test at Lord's.

03 Jul 2023

The Ashes

Injured Nathan Lyon ruled out of Ashes 2023: Details

Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes 2023.

01 Jul 2023

The Ashes

2nd Ashes Test: Australia set England a 371-run target

England have bowled Australia out for 279 in the second innings of the second Ashes Test on Day 4 at Lord's.

30 Jun 2023

Steve Smith

Ashes 2023: Australia suffer Nathan Lyon injury scare at Lord's

Australia are sweating over the availability of Nathan Lyon for the remainder of the ongoing second Ashes Test at Lord's.

28 Jun 2023

The Ashes

The Ashes: Nathan Lyon features in his 100th consecutive Test

The 2nd Test of the 2023 Ashes is underway at Lord's, London.

24 Jun 2023

Shane Warne

Nathan Lyon set to complete 500 Test wickets: Key stats

Veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon is set to unlock another milestone and he is just five wickets away from completing 500 wickets in Tests.

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