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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.

01 Jul 2025
England Cricket Team

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.

01 Jul 2025
ICC World Test Championship

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.

28 Jun 2025
West Indies Cricket Team

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.

15 Jun 2025
Pat Cummins

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.

09 Jun 2025
Steve Smith

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.

09 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

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.

08 Jun 2025
Australian Cricket Team

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.

08 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

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.

08 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

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.

08 Jun 2025
Australian Cricket Team

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.

07 Jun 2025
Temba Bavuma

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.

15 May 2025
ICC World Test Championship

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.

14 May 2025
Ben Stokes

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.

09 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket Team

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.

09 Feb 2025
Ravichandran Ashwin

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.

09 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket Team

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.

08 Feb 2025
Angelo Mathews

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.

08 Feb 2025
Alex Carey

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.

08 Feb 2025
Shane Warne

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.

06 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket Team

Nathan Lyon completes 150 Test wickets in Asia: Stats

Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon has completed 150 Test wickets in Asia.

06 Feb 2025
Dinesh Chandimal

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.

01 Feb 2025
Ravichandran Ashwin

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.

01 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket Team

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.

01 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket Team

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.

01 Feb 2025
Usman Khawaja

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.

01 Feb 2025
Pat Cummins

Nathan Lyon becomes first spinner to complete 200 WTC wickets

Australian cricket star Nathan Lyon has written his name in the history of cricket.

01 Feb 2025
Dinesh Chandimal

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.

23 Jan 2025
Australian Cricket Team

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.

17 Jan 2025
Virat Kohli

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).

17 Jan 2025
Marnus Labuschagne

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.

09 Jan 2025
Australian Cricket Team

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.

07 Jan 2025
Josh Hazlewood

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.

05 Jan 2025
ICC World Test Championship

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).

30 Dec 2024
Pat Cummins

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.

29 Dec 2024
Ravi Shastri

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.

29 Dec 2024
Marnus Labuschagne

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.

28 Dec 2024
India vs Australia Cricket

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.

27 Dec 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal

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.

18 Dec 2024
Ravichandran Ashwin

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.

18 Dec 2024
Ravichandran Ashwin

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.

16 Dec 2024
Alex Carey

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.

10 Dec 2024
James Anderson

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.

05 Dec 2024
India vs Australia Cricket

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.

04 Dec 2024
Jasprit Bumrah

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.

27 Nov 2024
Indian Cricket Team

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.