NEW DELHI: In an exemplary show of braveness and willpower, injured Nathan Lyon hobbled all the way down to the centre to bat for Australia within the second innings on Day 4 of the second Ashes Test towards England.
Amid a standing ovation from the followers at Lord’s, Lyon walked in because the final man, serving to Australia add important 15 runs for the ultimate wicket.
Amid a standing ovation from the followers at Lord’s, Lyon walked in because the final man, serving to Australia add important 15 runs for the ultimate wicket.
Lyon, who suffered a ‘important’ pressure late Thursday and was on crutches ever since, wasn’t anticipated to play any additional half within the match. Stunning the group together with his heroic effort, the 35-year-old gained hearts throughout.
During his gutsy 27-minute keep within the center, Lyon painfully ran a single for his companion Mitchell Starc and even hit a boundary off Stuart Broad.
Lyon was the final man out for 4 runs as Australia folded for 279 of their second innings, setting a goal for 371 for England at Lord’s.
(With inputs from AP)
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