Ashes 2023: "I'm Proud Of Myself For Going Out There And Doing That" - Nathan Lyon On Batting With A Calf Injury In Lord’s Test

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon opened up about coming to bat on Day 4 of the second Test match in the ongoing Ashes series despite being injured earlier in the match. Nathan Lyon admitted that he was aware of the extent of his injury but was determined to contribute to his team in the match.

The 35-year-old sustained a calf injury while fielding at the boundary line. The veteran off-spinner left the field after the incident and could only bowl 13 overs in the first innings of the match. It is unlikely that he will be able to bowl on the final day of the match at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday, July 2.

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I’ll Do Anything For This Team – Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon expressed his pride in the decision to come out and bat, stating that he wanted to contribute crucial runs to the team’s total.

“I’ve been having conversations since it happened with our medical team. I knew the risks. But I’ll do anything for this team. You never know how big a 15-run partnership can be in an Ashes series. I’m proud of myself for going out there and doing that,” Lyon was quoted as saying on cricket.com.au.

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“I love this team. I love playing cricket for Australia. And if I can help out my teammates here and there, I’ll do that. It was my call. I spoke to Ron (coach Andrew McDonald) and Patty. Patty was probably a little bit hesitant but I’ll do anything for this team, and I’d do it again tomorrow,” he added.

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Nathan Lyon came to bat when Australia lost their ninth wicket in their second innings. Lyon and Mitchell Starc added a 15-run crucial partnership for the last wicket, which helped the team extend their lead to 370 runs. Lyon got out for four runs in Stuart Broad’s bowling.

The Australian bowlers picked up four early wickets, reducing England to 45-4 in 12.5 overs. However, opener Ben Duckett (50) and Ben Stokes (29) added an unbeaten 69-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Australia needed six wickets on the final day to take a 2-0 lead.

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