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Lyon Feels Unstoppable Ahead of SA Tour
24 Aug
Summary
- Lyon feels better than ever, showing peak form after injury.
- He aims to leverage his strong performance against Bangladesh for South Africa.
- Experts note his biggest challenge is limited bowling opportunities at home.
Nathan Lyon has expressed feeling better than ever following Australia's victory over Bangladesh, a performance that bolsters his confidence for the upcoming tour of South Africa. He concluded the match with a flourish, taking two wickets in three balls, finishing with 3 for 25. This display helped allay any concerns about his effectiveness after recovering from a significant hamstring injury sustained earlier in the year.
Despite a challenging pitch in Darwin and limited bowling opportunities in the first innings against Bangladesh, Lyon found a strong rhythm in Mackay. Former Australian captain Alyssa Healy highlighted the importance of this strong finish for Lyon's confidence, especially with a demanding international schedule ahead, starting with the South Africa tour in October. His performance has erased any selection doubts for the veteran spinner.
However, former Australian spinner Kerry O'Keeffe pointed out that Lyon's primary challenge remains the scarcity of extended bowling opportunities at home. This is due to the consistent success of Australia's potent fast-bowling attack, which sometimes leaves Lyon with only token overs. Despite this, Lyon has amassed over 560 Test wickets, underscoring his value.
