Lyon instantly left the bottom and didn’t take part in bowling or fielding actions following the damage. However, he bravely limped onto the pitch to contribute 15 essential runs in Australia’s second innings.
In Lyon’s absence, fellow off-spinner Todd Murphy is anticipated to be his substitute within the third Test, as Cricket Australia has not introduced any extra replacements. Murphy, a 22-year-old who has performed solely 12 first-class video games, showcased his expertise throughout his maiden Test tour in India earlier this 12 months. He impressed with 14 wickets at a mean of 25.21 throughout 4 Tests, together with a outstanding debut efficiency in Nagpur, the place he claimed figures of seven for 124. Notably, Murphy dismissed the prized scalp of Virat Kohli 4 instances in that collection.
However, it is going to be the primary time Murphy takes on the accountability of being the only spinner in a Test match.
“His (Murphy) stock ball is good enough in international cricket. We have seen that in India in arguably the hardest place to bowl spin,” Lyon was quoted as saying by ‘cricket.com.au’.
“It will be a different challenge with the England batters. If they do come at him, it provides Todd with a decent challenge. But a chance to leave his footmarks here in England. It is a big Ashes series, he is excited by the opportunity,” he added.
While Lyon isn’t certain if he can be returning to Australia for rehab or staying again in England, the veteran spinner mentioned he can be out there to information Murphy.
“I sat with Todd in the last session there (on day four) and spoke about spin bowling as we do. I have a lot of confidence in Todd. He is a great kid. He is willing to learn along the way.
“I’ve advised him my cellphone is all the time on, it does not matter if I’m sitting within the changeroom with him or I’m sitting at dwelling watching it in mattress,” Lyon said.
The third Ashes Test, scheduled to begin Thursday at Headingley, will be the first Test Lyon will miss since Lord’s in 2013.
“I’ve been extraordinarily fortunate with accidents. I’ve been round since August 2011 and we have had 126 Test matches and I’ve performed 122 of them,” Lyon said.
“This is just a bit velocity bump within the street. This is not career-defining. I’m hungrier than ever to get again on the market.”
Reserve batter Matthew Renshaw, who fielded for Lyon on the final day of the Lord’s Test, has been released from the squad but will remain in England and be available should injury strike the touring party again.
(With inputs from PTI)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com