The 35-year-old cricketer limped off the sphere slowly and sat down for a couple of minutes as a member of Australia’s medical workforce assessed his damage.
Lyon appeared emotional, wiping away tears, and ultimately made his method in direction of the dressing room, aided by a workers member who supplied help to stop any steadiness points.
The extent of Lyon’s damage and the impression it could have on his additional participation within the Test match or the collection stays unsure.
“Nathan Lyon suffered an injury to his right calf while fielding in the final session today,” a Cricket Australia spokesman stated.
“He will be further assessed after play. A further update, if available, will be shared in the morning.”
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Lyon’s absence from the remainder of the second day and probably for much longer is a big setback for Australia’s bid to retain the Ashes.
Pat Cummins‘ facet lead 1-0 after profitable the primary Test of the five-match collection at Edgbaston.
Earlier on Thursday, Lyon had dismissed Zak Crawley to say his 496th Test wicket and ninth of the collection.
Lyon’s look at Lord’s made him solely the sixth man to play in 100 consecutive Tests and the third Australian after Allan Border and Mark Waugh.
His 496 Test wickets place him eighth on the all-time listing and fourth amongst spinners.
Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath are the one Australians to have taken extra Test wickets than Lyon.
(With AFP inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com