Nathan Lyon

Cricket Australia has surprisingly dropped star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell from their 2026-27 contracted players list, prioritizing Test specialists for a demanding schedule. Youngster Sam Konstas and paceman Jhye Richardson also missed out, with veteran Jake Weatherald earning a contract. This move signals a strong focus on the longest format of the game.

Cricket Australia's 2026-27 schedule presents a gruelling challenge, with 10 Tests in 14 weeks. A five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour of India looms large for a senior Australian squad, many of whom have never won a series there. This demanding run includes a home series against England to mark a significant anniversary.

India faces New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final at Ahmedabad. Despite India's recent series win, former Australian players Brad Haddin and Nathan Lyon back New Zealand. They highlight opener Finn Allen's potential threat and captain Mitchell Santner's bowling prowess as key factors for the Black Caps, who they believe don't fear playing in India.

With India all set to face Australia in the four-match Test series, beginning this Thursday, Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik sent a message to Rohit Sharma and his men as to which Aussie players could pose the biggest threat to the hosts in the 4 Test series. Karthik picked Australia spinner Nathan Lyon and star batter Steve Smith as the biggest threats to the Indian team in the Border Gavaskar Test series.

Australian spin stalwart Nathan Lyon has been ruled out of the remaining Ashes series due to a right calf injury. The 36-year-old off-spinner, who was celebrating his 100th consecutive Test for Australia, sustained a significant calf tear while fielding on the second day of the second Test, which Australia won by 43 runs to secure a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

Australia Test spinner Nathan Lyon suffered a "mild concussion" during New South Wales' intra-squad trial game but is expected to be available for next week's Sheffield Shield opening match.

While India was piling on agony on the visiting Australian team, a swarm of unwelcome visitors left fans aflutter at the PCA stadium, Mohali.

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon's candid admission of being "filthy" after being dropped sparked a debate on Indian cricketers' reserved reactions. Veteran R Ashwin revealed that while emotions are similar, Indian players fear "collateral damage" and being labelled for expressing themselves, unlike in some Western cultures. He hopes this will change.

After scripting history at The Gabba on Tuesday, stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane on behalf of Team India presented spinner Nathan Lyon with a signed jersey for playing 100 Test for Australia. "From Indian team we would like to give a signed jersey to Nathan Lyon for his 100th Test match," said Rahane while handing over the jersey to the off-spinner.

Australian team has announced its playing XI for the opening match of the ICC World Test Championship series against Pakistan, with Pat Cummins leading the team. Travis Head has been appointed as vice-captain, sharing the role with Steve Smith. Head's promotion comes after his outstanding performances in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, where he secured Player of the Match in the semi-final and final. Nathan Lyon has returned to the playing XI, replacing Todd Murphy, who was sidelined due to a calf injury.

Skipper Pat Cummins and veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon grabbed four wickets each as England set 281 target for Australia at the Tea break on Day 4 at Edgbaston. In their second innings England were bundled out for 273 just before the break, with Cummins taking 4-63 and Nathan Lyon 4-80 as the off-spinner moved to within sight of 500 Test wickets.

Former Australia skipper Ian Chappell believes that Ravichandran Ashwin is a better spinner as compared to Nathan Lyon.

It's no accident that Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has now ended up with the best-ever figures for a spinner in a Test match against India.

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon lauded the Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, calling him the "master of the craft" as both spin veterans prepare to battle during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series this year.

Ravichandran Ashwin has surpassed Nathan Lyon, becoming the seventh-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history with 531 wickets. His pivotal performance during India's second Test against New Zealand has solidified his standing as one of the game's premier off-spinners, contributing crucial breakthroughs and extending his tally in the World Test Championship.

Australia spinner Ashton Agar feels compatriot Nathan Lyon is the best spinner in the world in Test cricket presently so he will have to bide his time and be ready whenever opportunity comes knocking on his door.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan warns that England's Bazball strategy may be ineffective against India's deadly spin attack in the forthcoming five-Test series. Vaughan cites England's difficulties against Australian spinner Nathan Lyon during the Ashes series as evidence. He suggests that the addition of Ashwin, Jadeja, and Axar Patel on spinning wickets in India may result in England being blown away. England has named four specialist spinners, including Jack Leach, for the Test series. Following Hyderabad, the remaining four Test matches for England will be held in Visakhapatnam, Rajkot, Ranchi, and Dharamsala.

Former South African cricketer Paul Adams has sparked debate by claiming Nathan Lyon is a more "complete" bowler than Ravichandran Ashwin. Adams credits Lyon's adaptability to diverse conditions, particularly his overspin, as giving him an edge. He also believes India will miss Mohammed Shami's pace in the upcoming series against Australia.

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has expressed skepticism about the "Bazball" style of cricket, which has been associated with the England Test team under coach Brendon McCullum. Lyon, who is just four wickets away from reaching 500 Test wickets, is skeptical about the impact of "Bazball" since McCullum took charge last year.

From watching the grass grow at the Manuka and Adelaide Oval grounds to becoming the best ever off-spinner in Australia's cricket history Nathan Lyon has taken the road less travelled.

Australian spin maestro Nathan Lyon, with 556 Test wickets, eyes an elusive series victory in India before retiring. The 37-year-old hasn't been part of a winning Australian team in India since 2004-05.

Australian captain Pat Cummins describes the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch ahead of the Fourth Test as 'nice and firm' with some grass coverage. The match between Australia and India is crucial for the ICC World Test Championship final. Spinner Nathan Lyon could benefit from the wicket.

Jackson Bird will play as Australia's third pace bowler in the day-night Test against South Africa in Adelaide, skipper Steve Smith said on Wednesday.

England pacer James Anderson on Wednesday joined Australia spinner Nathan Lyon in dismissing India skipper Virat Kohli for the maximum number of times in Test cricket.

Veteran India spinner Harbhajan Singh on Tuesday rejected the perception that he is jealous of Ravichandran Ashwin, saying the Tamil Nadu bowler is a "legend in making". Ashwin, who had replaced Harbhajan in the team, is among the leading off-spinners in the world alongside Australia's Nathan Lyon. Harbhajan is not yet retired but last played for India in 2016.

As KL Rahul began the opening day's proceedings, driving Mitchell Starc to the boundary twice in an over, the home crowd, in excess of 25,000, erupted in joy. But Rahul - playing his first Test match at his home ground - did not play too many gorgeous shots. He batted with focus and intent.

India's veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, at 38, continues to dominate as one of India's leading bowlers in Test cricket. He has taken more than 500 wickets in over 100 Test matches and is currently excelling in the 2023-25 World Test Championship cycle, closing in on the all-time WTC record of his contemporary from Australia, Nathan Lyon.

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon experienced a concerning injury during the second day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. Lyon suffered a calf problem while fielding a shot from England's Ben Duckett, causing him to hold his calf muscle in apparent pain.

Nathan Lyon surpassed Shane Warne to become Australia's highest wicket-taker in Test cricket against Sri Lanka, claiming 60 wickets. His instrumental performance helped Australia secure a 2-0 series win in Galle. Despite a minor setback, Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne guided Australia to a dominant victory, cementing Lyon's status as one of Australia's greatest spinners.

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon is expecting an Indian comeback in the second Test at Melbourne this week after the tourists were skittled for 36 on their way to losing the first Test by eight wickets in Adelaide.