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.
09 Jun 2025
Steve SmithWTC 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 ChampionshipWTC 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 TeamNathan 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 ChampionshipPresenting 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 ChampionshipThese 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 TeamWTC 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 BavumaWTC 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 ChampionshipDecoding 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 StokesWhich 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 TeamSteve 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.
09 Feb 2025
Australia vs Sri Lanka CricketMatthew 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 AshwinNathan 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 TeamNathan 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 MathewsAngelo 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 CareyMatthew 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 WarneNathan 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 TeamNathan Lyon completes 150 Test wickets in Asia: Stats
Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon has completed 150 Test wickets in Asia.
06 Feb 2025
Dinesh Chandimal2nd 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.
05 Feb 2025
Australia vs Sri Lanka CricketAustralia 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 AshwinNathan 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 TeamMatthew 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 TeamLyon 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 KhawajaAustralia 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 CumminsNathan 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 ChandimalGalle 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 TeamKuhnemann 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 KohliNathan 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 LabuschagneMatt 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 TeamSteve 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 HazlewoodHazlewood 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 ChampionshipPat 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 CumminsCummins, 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 ShastriMCG 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 LabuschagneSiraj 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 CricketBoxing 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 JaiswalIt 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 AshwinAustralian 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 AshwinVirat 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 CareyGabba 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 AndersonYear-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 CricketAustralia 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 BumrahAustralia 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.
