Nathan Lyon Player Profile, Age, Career, Bowling & Batting Stats
Nathan Lyon
| Full Name | Nathan Lyon |
| Nationality | Australia |
| Others Name | - |
| Role | Bowler |
| Birth Date | November 20, 1987 (38 Years) |
| Birth Place | Young, New South Wales |
| Batting Style | Right Hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right Arm Off Break |
Batting Statistics
| Format | M | Inns | Runs | BF | NO | HS | AVG | S/R | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 141 | 180 | 1651 | 3278 | 49 | 47 | 12.6 | 50.36 | 0 | 0 | 206 | 14 |
| ODI | 29 | 14 | 77 | 83 | 10 | 30 | 19.25 | 92.77 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| T20I | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| T20 (Domestic) | 51 | 18 | 60 | 64 | 7 | 11 | 5.45 | 93.75 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| List A | 81 | 39 | 240 | 241 | 20 | 37 | 12.63 | 99.58 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 8 |
| First Class | 238 | 309 | 2798 | 5675 | 82 | 75 | 12.32 | 49.3 | 0 | 2 | 325 | 29 |
Bowling Statistics
| Format | M | Inns | Runs | OV | WKTS | AVG | ECO | BEST | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 141 | 262 | 17099 | 5805.2 | 567 | 30.15 | 2.94 | 13/154 | 24 |
| ODI | 29 | 29 | 1334 | 271 | 29 | 46 | 4.92 | 4/44 | 0 |
| T20I | 2 | 2 | 48 | 5 | 1 | 48 | 9.6 | 1/33 | 0 |
| T20 (Domestic) | 51 | 49 | 1247 | 169.4 | 57 | 21.87 | 7.34 | 5/23 | 1 |
| List A | 81 | 79 | 3547 | 722.1 | 90 | 39.41 | 4.91 | 4/10 | 0 |
| First Class | 238 | 432 | 27660 | 9440.3 | 860 | 32.16 | 2.92 | 13/154 | 31 |
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About
Player Name Nathan Lyon Nicknames Garry, Gazza, Lyno, Goat Birth Place New South Wales, Australia Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) Jersey Number 72 Team(s) Australia, New South Wales Family Wife- Melissa Waring, Son- None, Daughter- Harper Lyon, Milla Ellen, Father- Steven Lyon, Mother- Bronwyn Lyon, Brother- Brendon Lyon, Sister- None Zodiac Scorpio Education Graduate Cars BMW 7 Series Networth $ 10 million Salary CA- $ 3 Million Instagram Link Facebook Link Twitter/X Link Neat and Nascent spinner! These words can be added with Nathan Lyon; who is a regular and crucial spinner for Australia in Tests. Nathan Lyon is an Australia off-spinner who always gets picked in the Test series. Nathan Lyon is a right-arm spinner who bowls off-spin. He is a Test specialist spinner who has played over 100 games for the national side. He has been part of the Australia team since 2011 and is a veteran and experienced spin bowler for the side. Although he vanishes from the ODIs and T20I with the presence of Adam Zampa, he always makes a comeback to the Test side in crucial series like The Ashes and Border Gavaskar Trophy. He is the most powerful bowler for Aussies in the longest format currently. Nathan Lyon was born on 20 November 1987 in New South Wales in Australia to parents Steven and Bronwyn Lyon. He grew up with his brother Brendon and was interested in golf and music in childhood. He tied the knot with Emma McCarthy in 2022 and has two daughters- Harper and Milla. Nathan Lyon started his early coaching under mentor John Davison. He entered the domestic circuit in 2010 with the South Australia team and played for the side till 2013. Since 2013, he has been part of New South Wales and plays for the same side. Lyon made his international debut in 2011 with a Test against Sri Lanka. He also made his ODI debut next year in 2012, however, could not excel in the 50-over format. He is a crucial mix of the Test team. He has played 129 Tests for Australia as of 2024 and in 242 innings, accounts for 530 wickets at an average of 30+. He has also got 24 five-wicket hauls and 5 ten-wicket hauls. In 29 ODIs, he has got 29 wickets at 46+ average. Lyon was part of the Australian Team that won the ICC WTC Title 2023 in the final against India. Nathan Lyon has been part of only the Big Bash League so far. He played for Adelaide Strikers in the 2011 and 2012 seasons. He joined Sydney Sixers in 2013 and was part of the same side till the 2023 season.
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Nathan Lyon News
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Australia selector officially signals end of Nathan Lyon’s international career 3 April, 2026 / 3 Mins
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Ex-KKR wicket-keeper believes Finn Allen will destroy India in T20WC final 8 March, 2026 / 4 Mins
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Australia squad for Ashes 2027 announced by Ricky Ponting; Steve Smith IN, Pat Cummins named captain 8 January, 2026 / 3 Mins
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Australia DUMP Cameron Green for 5th Ashes Test despite KKR’s ₹25.20 crore IPL deal 29 December, 2025 / 4 Mins
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Josh Inglis thrown out, Nathan Lyon’s successor snubbed as Australia announce Boxing Day Test team 25 December, 2025 / 3 Mins
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Nathan Lyon’s Test career over after fresh Ashes injury? Australia coach gives official update 24 December, 2025 / 3 Mins
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Pat Cummins ruled out of Ashes 2025–26 as Australia announce squad for 4th Test 23 December, 2025 / 3 Mins
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Pat Cummins rules himself out of Ashes after Australia seal the series in 11 days 8 January, 2026 / 4 Mins
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Nathan Lyon suffers hamstring injury on final day in Adelaide; Ashes future in doubt 21 December, 2025 / 3 Mins
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Glenn McGrath’s chair-smashing reaction after Nathan Lyon leapfrogs him breaks internet 8 January, 2026 / 3 Mins
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Australia Playing XI for 3rd Ashes Test announced; Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon return 16 December, 2025 / 4 Mins
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Brett Lee declares Pat Cummins-led attack as Australia’s greatest ever 14 December, 2025 / 3 Mins