Doesn’t matter how many players keep on changing in the Australian Test squad, one name, which will be seen on a constant basis is Nathan Lyon. He has been there for a while and still going strong for the team. His action doesn’t demand any extra effort from the body, thus, the off-spinner has got a great chance of surviving in Test cricket for quite a few matches to come. Meanwhile, Shane Warne believes Nathan Lyon can break the massive record of him.
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Recently, on Day 4 of the third Ashes Test, Nathan Lyon became the third most successful wicket-taker for Australia in Tests, surpassing Dennis Lillee. He achieved this feat by dismissing Joe Root in Headingly on Sunday. Currently, Lyon has 356 wickets in 89 Test matches.
Nathan Lyon will get me – Shane Warne
Australia’s most prolific off-spinner nicknamed the GOAT among teammates since he surpassed Hugh Trumble’s 141 wickets in 2015 is now simply one of the country’s greatest bowlers. And also, at the age of 31, he potentially has 5-6 more years ahead of him to take the highest number of wickets for his country.
Speaking of the same, the spin great Shane Warne on Tuesday backed Nathan Lyon to surpass his Test-wicket haul of 708 to become Australia’s leading wicket-taker in the longest format of the game. He also gave his calculations to prove his point.
“I think he (Lyon) is a chance. If you do the stats – if he plays another 85 or 90 Tests, and takes four wickets per game, that’s 360 wickets – so he’ll get me,” Shane Warne said to cricket.com.au. As long as his hunger is there for the game if he’s still enjoying the game.
“I’d love to watch someone get my record, that would be fantastic because it would mean they’ve done bloody well for Australia for a long period of time.” Hopefully, I’m still alive to see it – I’m 50 this year – because I’d love to present him with a bottle of wine and say well done,” added Warne.
Well, as Shane Warne said, Nathan Lyon has always been an exceptional performer for the team. He always proved his mettle whenever he was kept under the pump. Nathan Lyon is one of the most successful spinners, who can perform in any conditions of the game.
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