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Nathan Michael Lyon (born 20 November 1987) is an Australian international cricketer. He made his Test debut in 2011 and plays domestic cricket for New South Wales. Lyon is an off-spin bowler and a lower-order right-handed batsman.
Nathan Lyon is a right-arm offspinner who has taken 530 wickets in 129 Tests for Australia, making him the third-highest wicket-taker for his country. He is also a useful batsman and fielder, and has played for various domestic and T20 teams in Australia.
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- December 20, 1987
- Australia
Nathan Lyon is a right-arm off-spinner who made his Test debut in 2011 against Sri Lanka and took a five-wicket haul. He has played 129 Tests, 29 ODIs and 7 T20Is for Australia, and is the leading wicket-taker for his country in Tests.
Dec 17, 2023 · The off-spinner joins Warne and McGrath as the only Australians to achieve the feat, after dismissing Faheem Ashraf on day four. Lyon has come a long way from a groundsman to a true great of Australian cricket, with his skills and wicket tally earning him respect and admiration.
- Dean Bilton
Dec 17, 2023 · How Australia spinner Nathan Lyon moved from groundsman to an unexpected Australian legend with 500 Test wickets to his name.
Dec 17, 2023 · Australia's Nathan Lyon became the third Australian and eighth player in history to take 500 Test wickets as he bowled Pakistan out for 89 on day four of the first Test in Perth. Lyon claimed his milestone wicket and his 501st in the same over, joining Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath on the elite list.
Dec 17, 2023 · Nathan Lyon becomes the third Australian and eighth player in history to take 500 Test wickets after dismissing Faheem Ashraf in the first Test against Pakistan. The off-spinner's journey from a cherry farm to the national team is a testament to his hard work and resilience, according to his brother and coach.
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