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Nathan Lyon’s journey from a groundskeeper at the Adelaide Oval to one of Australia’s greatest off-spinners is a remarkable story of perseverance and talent. His cricketing career began humbly, with just a few first-class matches to his name before earning a surprise call-up to the national Test squad in 2011 for the Sri Lanka tour. This unexpected opportunity came after he impressed as the leading wicket-taker in the Twenty20 Big Bash for South Australia’s Redbacks, helping them win the competition.

Lyon’s Test debut was nothing short of spectacular. On 1 September 2011, he dismissed the legendary Kumar Sangakkara with his very first delivery in Test cricket, finishing the innings with remarkable figures of 5/34. This feat made him only the third Australian to take a wicket with his first ball in Test cricket and solidified his place in the team. Over the years, Lyon’s consistent ability to flight the ball and his knack for taking wickets at crucial moments earned him the nickname "GOAT" (Greatest of All Time) among Australian off-spinners.

Lyon’s contributions to Australian cricket have been immense. In 2015, he surpassed Hugh Trumble’s record of 141 wickets to become Australia’s most successful off-spin bowler, a title he has continued to enhance. By December 2023, Lyon had taken over 500 Test wickets, ranking as the third-highest wicket-taker in Australian Test history and eighth internationally. His milestones include being the first Australian off-spinner to reach 200 Test wickets, achieving this during the 2016 tour of Sri Lanka. He also played a record-breaking 100 consecutive Test matches between 2013 and 2023, a testament to his fitness and unwavering presence in the team.

Lyon has produced many memorable performances throughout his career. His eight wickets for 50 runs against India in Bangalore in 2017 remain the best-ever figures by a visiting bowler in India. Similarly, his 11 wickets in the 2023 Indore Test helped Australia secure a crucial victory in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Lyon’s resilience was on full display during the 2023 Ashes series at Lord’s, where he came out to bat despite a severe calf injury, earning admiration for his bravery.

Beyond his statistics, Lyon has been a central figure in Australian cricket’s resurgence, contributing significantly to victories such as the 2023 ICC World Test Championship final. His ability to adapt and thrive in various conditions, combined with his leadership on and off the field, has made him a cornerstone of the Australian team for over a decade.

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age	:	37 yrs.
born on	:	November 20, 1987
birth place	:	Australia
role	:	Bowler
batting style	:	Right Handed
bowling style	:	Off break

mat	runs	50s	100s	avg	S/R
29	77	0	0	19.25	92.77

highest Runs	Balls Faced	Against
30	83	South Africa

mat	over	wickets	avg	S/R	eco
29	271	29	46.00	56.06	4.92

Nathan Lyon

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