St George’s (Grenada), Jul 1 (PTI) Australian spin nice Nathan Lyon has no speedy plans of Take a look at retirement as he yearns for one remaining away sequence win in India earlier than calling time on his illustrious profession.
The 37-year-old, who’s essentially the most profitable off-spinner for Australia with 556 wickets in 138 Exams, has taken 130 wickets towards India in 32 Exams (each dwelling and away) however has by no means been part of an away sequence win in India.
The truth is, Australia haven’t crushed India of their yard since their “remaining frontier” triumph in 2004-05.
“I’ve all the time stated I need to win away in India. I need to win away in England,” Lyon was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au.
“We have that chance in a few years’ time, however we have additionally acquired to take it Take a look at by Take a look at and ensure that we’re doing every little thing right here in West Indies proper.
“Then we have got a large summer time at dwelling with the Ashes. However one other World Take a look at Championship remaining can be on my playing cards for positive,” he added.
However Lyon has relinquished his duties within the Australian workforce because it’s song-master, passing on the baton to wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey, who fulfilled the duties throughout the dressing room celebrations after their 159-run win over the West Indies within the first Take a look at.
The tune, “Beneath the Southern Cross”, is sung after each victory, led by the tune grasp. This custom, began by Rod Marsh, was handed on to Lyon by former Australia batter Michael Hussey.
In Exams, Lyon led the celebrations in 67 wins from 125 matches.
“I have been very honoured to firstly, lead the tune, however to have it for 12 years, it has been one of many greatest highlights of my profession,” Lyon stated.
“It undoubtedly doesn’t suggest I am retiring anytime quickly. It is extra in regards to the workforce surroundings, ensuring that I get the chance to cross it on to somebody who I take a look at and completely love in the best way he goes about it on and off the sector and I simply really feel like Alex is the proper candidate,” he stated.
Lyon stated he now desires to take a seat again and “take all of it in”.
“I ran my race with it, and it is time for another person to place their contact on it. I’ve liked having the privilege to guide the workforce tune however now I can sit again and hopefully get pleasure from a number of wins and simply calm down and take all of it in,” he stated.
Australia will tackle the West Indies within the second Take a look at beginning right here on Wednesday.
