Nathan Lyon: News
Born on November 20, 1987, Nathan Michael Lyon is an off-spin bowler and lower-order right-handed batsman, who plays all forms of cricket for the Australian Cricket Team. Regarded as one of the finest off-spin bowlers of Australia, Lyon made his international Test debut in 2011 and One Day International (ODI) debut in 2012 against Sri Lanka. He made his T20 International (T20I) debut in 2016 against India. As of 2021, Lyon has played 131 international matches and has maintained a bowling average of 33.10. As of June 2020, he was ranked the 16th Test bowler, and 20th all-rounder in the world, in the ICC Player Rankings. He holds the record of taking the maximum Test wickets by an off-spin bowler. In 2019, he was conferred with the Men’s Player of the Year Award at the Allan Border Medal ceremony.
Spinners with 20 or more Test wickets at Edgbaston
Ahead of the second Test against England at Edgbaston, Team India is considering a two-spinner strategy.
Nathan Lyon eyes another World Test Championship title: Details
Australia's veteran spinner Nathan Lyon has expressed his desire to continue playing and help his team clinch a second ICC World Test Championship title.
Australia thump sorry West Indies in 1st Test: Key stats
Australia tamed sorry West Indies to win the first Test of the three-match series at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.
WTC 2023-25: A look at top five wicket-takers
Though Australia fell short against South Africa in the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, their captain Pat Cummins finished as the top wicket-taker of the cycle.
WTC final: Will Lord's pitch unleash best of Nathan Lyon?
As Australia gear up to take on South Africa in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final, star batter Steve Smith has hinted at the pitch conditions that could play a crucial role in the match.
WTC Final 2025: Key battles to watch out for
The third ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final is set to take place at Lord's Cricket Ground from June 11.
Nathan Lyon set to become Australia's second-highest wicket-taker in Tests
The 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's will see Australia and South Africa fight for the coveted mace.
Presenting Australian bowlers with six-fers in 2023-25 WTC cycle
As Team Australia gears up to defend its title in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa, starting June 11 at Lord's, we take a look at the team's star bowlers.
These Australian bowlers have clocked 100-plus WTC wickets
Team Australia is ready to defend their title in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa, starting on June 11 at Lord's.
WTC final: Australia's Nathan Lyon banks on big-match experience
Australian spinner Nathan Lyon is banking on his team's vast experience as they gear up to face South Africa in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final.
WTC final: Nathan Lyon wary of South Africa's quality batting
As Australia gear up for the ICC World Test Championship Final against South Africa, Nathan Lyon has expressed his concerns over the latter's formidable batting line-up.
Decoding Australia's road to their second successive WTC final
Australia have announced their 15-player squad for the ICC World Test Championship Final against South Africa, starting on June 11 at Lord's.
Which bowler dismissed Virat Kohli most times in Tests?
Virat Kohli, the stalwart of Indian cricket, recently brought an end to his illustrious Test career.
Steve Smith leads Australia to historic Test series win
Steve Smith, who has been leading the Australian cricket team in Pat Cummins's absence, has led his team to a historic 2-0 victory.
Matthew Kuhnemann shines with seven wickets in Galle Test: Stats
Australia defeated Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the second Test in Galle, clinching their first series on Sri Lankan soil in 14 years.
Nathan Lyon surpasses Shane Warne's record against Sri Lanka (Tests)
Nathan Lyon has gone past Shane Warne's 59 wickets to become Australia's most successful Test bowler against Sri Lanka.
Nathan Lyon recalls lessons from Ponting, Hussey on Test debut
Australian cricket team's legendary spinner Nathan Lyon recently became the third player from his nation to take 550 Test wickets.
Angelo Mathews slams 76 versus Australia in 2nd Test: Stats
Despite a fighting 76-run knock from Angelo Mathews, Australia are inching closer to a series sweep against Sri Lanka in the second Test in Galle.
Matthew Kuhnemann's 4-for puts Aussies on top against Sri Lanka
Australia are on the cusp of a series victory against Sri Lanka after a commanding day three performance.
Nathan Lyon becomes third Australian to accomplish 550 Test wickets
Nathan Lyon, the veteran Australian off-spinner, has reached a remarkable career milestone- 550 wickets in Test cricket.
Nathan Lyon completes 150 Test wickets in Asia: Stats
Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon has completed 150 Test wickets in Asia.
2nd Test, Day 1: Australia put SL on back foot
Australia's versatile bowling attack, under stand-in captain Steven Smith, has left Sri Lanka in a difficult position on the first day of the second Test.
Australia eye series sweep against Sri Lanka: 2nd Test preview
Sri Lanka and Australia are all set to renew their Test rivalry in the second match of the ongoing two-match series.
Nathan Lyon achieves rare bowling feat, surpasses R Ashwin
Australian spin bowler Nathan Lyon has recorded a rare bowling feat in the ongoing Test match against Sri Lanka.
Matthew Kuhnemann records nine wickets in Galle Test: Key stats
Left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann played a pivotal role in Australia's historic victory over Sri Lanka in the opening Test in Galle.
Lyon claims seven wickets in Galle Test, breaks Warne's record
Nathan Lyon has etched his name in cricket history by surpassing Shane Warne's record for the most away Test wickets by an Australian in Sri Lanka.
Australia hammer sorry Sri Lanka in Galle Test: Key stats
Australia recorded a massive innings triumph in the first Test against Sri Lanka, played in Galle.
Nathan Lyon becomes first spinner to complete 200 WTC wickets
Australian cricket star Nathan Lyon has written his name in the history of cricket.
Galle Test: Dinesh Chandimal shines with valiant half-century vs Australia
Dinesh Chandimal's gritty batting somewhat saved Sri Lanka from humiliation in the ongoing opening Test against Australia in Galle.
Kuhnemann hopeful to join Australia's Test squad post thumb surgery
Australian cricketer Matthew Kuhnemann has remained optimistic about his recovery from a recent thumb injury.
Nathan Lyon donates bats signed by Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah
Renowned Australian off-spinner, Nathan Lyon has graciously donated three cricket bats to the National Cricket Inclusion Championships (NCIC).
Matt Kuhnemann's Sri Lanka tour in doubt after thumb injury
Brisbane Heat's key player Matt Kuhnemann is uncertain for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka.
Steve Smith named Australia's captain for Sri Lanka tour: Details
Steve Smith has been appointed the captain of the Australian cricket team for their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.
Hazlewood likely to miss Sri Lanka Tests, Cummins's availability uncertain
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood is likely to be ruled out of the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka, as per The Sydney Morning Herald.
Pat Cummins becomes first bowler to claim 200 WTC wickets
Australian Pat Cummins has created history by becoming the first bowler to take 200 wickets in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).
Cummins, Lyon equal Ravichandran Ashwin's WTC record: Check out
Australian Test captain Pat Cummins and senior spinner Nathan Lyon have equaled Ravichandran Ashwin's record for most wickets in ICC World Test Championship (WTC) history.
MCG Test: Shastri feels India should show courage and character
Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has given his take on the ongoing Boxing Day Test.
Siraj dismisses Labuschagne for 4th time in Tests
Marnus Labuschagne was Australia's star with the bat on the fourth day of the ongoing Boxing Day Test against India at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Boxing Day Test: India avoid follow-on; ton-up Reddy, Sundar shine
India bounced back on Day 3, also known as the moving day, against Australia in the MCG Test.
It came out of the blue: Lyon on Jaiswal's run-out
Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon couldn't help but laugh at Yashasvi Jaiswal's dramatic run-out in the Boxing Day Test.
Australian cricketers honor Ravichandran Ashwin with signed shirt post-retirement
Australian cricketers Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins have paid tribute to Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, after his retirement from international cricket.
Virat Kohli and Nathan Lyon pay tribute to Ravichandran Ashwin
Indian cricket stalwart Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket after the conclusion of the 3rd Australia-India Test in Brisbane.
Gabba Test: Alex Carey's 70 powers Australia to 445/10
The ongoing third Test between Australia and India at The Gabba, Brisbane, witnessed a dominant show by the Australian batting unit.
Year-ender: Celebrating England legend James Anderson's stellar Test career
The Test retirement of England's legendary fast bowler James Anderson was among the most prominent cricket events of the year 2024.
Australia vs India, Adelaide Test (D/N): Key player battles
Australia and India will lock horns in the 2nd Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide.
Australia not focusing on individual Indian players, says Nathan Lyon
Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon has clarified that his team's strategy for the upcoming pink ball Test against India, isn't focused on individual Indian players.
Lyon has dismissed Rohit most times in Tests: Key stats
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has made a comeback in the squad for the second Test against Australia in Adelaide.