Read about Nathan Lyon's Profile, Latest News, Articles, Career updates only on ESPNcricinfo.com. Aussie Test star Nathan Lyon has set himself a target of more than 500 wickets as he edges towards his 100th match in the baggy green. Nathan Lyon has picked up 85 wickets against India, including seven five-wicket hauls over 18 Tests. Nathan Lyon’s impressive record against India. India vs Australia: Nathan Lyon Looks to go Beyond 500 Test Wickets. Nathan Lyon has emerged as one of the best Test spinners in the world over the years and he has asserted that he wants to take 500 wickets and beyond. Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has lofty plans to join a select few greats to snare 500 Test wickets, with India the next team in his sights. Nathan Lyon loves taking wickets for Australia Picture. The 32-year-old currently has 390 wickets and is set to play his 100th Test match for Australia in the upcoming series against India (currently on 96 Tests). Lyon is just 10 short of reaching 400 Test wickets and is only behind Glenn McGrath (563) and Shane Warne (708) in the Australian list. [42] Ace Australia spinner Nathan Lyon says he has missed playing Test cricket while he was away from the game due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 96 Tests, Nathan Lyon has 390 wickets and he needs 28 wickets to overhaul Harbhajan’s tally of 417. Lyon, who is just four games short of playing 100 Tests, has captured 390 wickets so far, the most by any … Nathan Lyon has undoubtedly been Australia’s best-ever off-spinner. Find Lyon's Records, Biography, Centuries, Runs, wickets. But no, it's Nathan Lyon. He was the first Australia off-spinner to claim 150 Test wickets, and is now 10 shy of 400 scalps in the format!Happy birthday to Australia's off-spinning GOAT, Nathan Lyon," the ICC tweeted. Test spinner Nathan Lyon has given a strong indication that he intends to play on for the foreseeable future, indicating he's eyeing off the 500 Test wicket milestone. Once again, Indian batsmen will have to negate Lyon's spin to find success in Australia. Download Images Watch Videos online Lyon, who … Nathan Lyon hasn't missed a Test since the Ashes tour of 2013. Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has said he missed the adrenaline rush of Test cricket while he was away from the game due to the COVID-19 pandemic and that the break had rekindled his desire to cross the threshold of 500 wickets in the format. He has taken seven five-fors and one 10-wicket haul. Duration 4:59. Australia's premier spinner Nathan Lyon has missed the adrenaline rush of Test cricket while he was away from the game due to the COVID-19 pandemic but says the break has rekindled his desire to go beyond 500 wickets in the format. The veteran spinner has 85 wickets in only 18 Tests. Nathan Lyon has rewritten the record books after a remarkable display of off-spin bowling in Australia's second Test against India. Nathan Lyon (85) - One would expect Shane Warne or Glenn McGrath topping the list from Australian camp. Former Australian spinner Brad Hogg believes Nathan Lyon has overhauled Ravichandran Ashwin to become the greatest Test spinner among active players | NewsBytes Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has set his sights on reaching 500 Test wickets before he retires from the game. Nathan Lyon says Australia have best bowling attack in the world ahead of Test series with India ... needing only 10 more wickets for 400 in Test cricket. Amongst all the current spinners in the world, he is only facing competition from Ravichandran Ashwin who has over 360 wickets in fewer Tests. 127 international appearances 420 wickets Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has lofty plans to join a select few greats to snare 500 Test wickets, with India the next team in his sights. Lyon is going to play a key role in Australia's upcoming home Test series against India that will start from December 17 at Adelaide Oval. Lyon has captured 390 wickets so far in his Test career, the most by any Australian off-spinner. Mystery ball or not, Lyon is one of the world's best spinners in the last five years, and has a stellar record against India. Nathan Lyon is a smash hit with Aussie cricket fans. [41] He was also awarded the Men's Test Player of the Year at the Allan Border Medal ceremony by the CA in 2019. "127 international appearances, 420 wickets, Part of the ICC Test Team of the Year in 2018 and 2019. Nathan Lyon, who is just four games short of playing 100 Tests, has captured 390 wickets so far, the most by any Australian off-spinner. Nathan Lyon; Nathan Lyon: Australian spinner is eyeing off 500 wickets foxsports.com.au - Russell Gould. Lyon finished the India-Australia test series with 21 wickets and as the highest wicket taker, along with Jasprit Bumrah. Live scores ... Top 20 in 2020: All 12 of Lyon's wickets in the 2014 Adelaide Test. If Lyon, who currently has 334 Test wickets from 82 Tests, continues his current form he will surpass Dennis Lillee’s mark of 355 scalps this summer. The prospect of Nathan Lyon overtaking Shane Warne to become Australia’s leading Test wicket-taker, once as unbelievable as the latter’s ball of the century, is now far from fantasy. He is already the third-highest wicket-taker for Australia in Test matches and 16th highest in world cricket. Picture: AFP Aussie Test star Nathan Lyon has set himself a target of more than 500 wickets as … Now back in the mix, Lyon has the 500-wicket … Following that, Nathan Lyon reserved his best for India as he has taken 85 wickets ever since 2013, which is the best by bowlers from both sides. Nathan Lyon has missed the adrenaline rush of Test cricket while he was away from the game due to the COVID-19 but says the break has rekindled his desire to go beyond 500 wickets … Phil Hillyard Source:News Corp Australia Aussie Test star Nathan Lyon has set himself a target of more than 500 wickets … Nathan Lyon’s profile including their story, stats, height, facts and career info. Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon celebrates his 33rd birthday on November 20, 2020 (Friday). Nathan Lyon has been very effective with the pink ball, taking 28 wickets at an average of under 26 which is lower than his overall career average of over 31. Aussie Test star Nathan Lyon has set himself a target of more than 500 wickets as he edges towards his 100th match in the baggy green. 'S spin to find success in Australia 's second Test against India, including seven five-wicket hauls over Tests... Australia off-spinner nathan Lyon has set his sights on reaching 500 Test.. 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