6 h. ago The spinner tipped to replace Nathan Lyon for Boxing Day Test – and the other contenders

Nathan Lyon is almost certain to miss the Boxing Day Test, but a former Test spinner says national selectors have several strong options to pick from.

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30 h. ago They were called Australia’s worst Ashes team in 15 years. Eleven days of cricket later, the urn is theirs

Pat Cummins’ back, Josh Hazlewood’s hamstring, Usman Khawaja’s spasms, Steve Smith’s vertigo, Nathan’s Lyon’s hamstring: Australia have overcome plenty to get here.

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31 h. ago ‘It doesn’t bode well’: Lyon, Cummins could sit out the rest of the Ashes

Nathan Lyon was on crutches after suffering an apparent hamstring injury, while Pat Cummins is no guarantee to play another Test this summer with the urn safely retained.

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51 h. ago Too good mate: Stokes’ nod to Lyon, Cummins and Australia’s mastery

Thanks to Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, Australia will retain the Ashes at some point on day five, equalling the 11-day record for the fastest ever outcome.

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51 h. ago ‘Garry the GOAT’ snares three stunning wickets late to leave England reeling on day four

The third Ashes Test will be decided on day five after all, but only after a dramatic turn by the spin of Nathan Lyon late on day four.

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51 h. ago Brook’s brain explosion sums up England’s woes as Lyon leads Australia to brink of Ashes glory

A Harry Brook reverse sweep brain explosion and a magnificent spell from recalled spinner Nathan Lyon have put Australia on the cusp of an Ashes series victory.

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3 d. ago The Ashes third Test day two recap: He’s past McGrath – could Nathan Lyon actually reel in Warne’s 708

Despite his advancing years and a frustratingly inactive summer, the great off-spinner could still challenge the all-time record for Australian Test wickets.

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4 d. ago Cummins leads from the front to leave England’s Ashes hopes in tatters

Bazball melted under the Adelaide sun as Australia’s captain, supported by fellow returnee Nathan Lyon, ripped through the tourists’ batting order to put his side in a commanding position.

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7 d. ago Khawaja bats long as Cummins prepares to name XI for batting

Usman Khawaja’s Test future will become clearer on Tuesday when Pat Cummins is expected to name his Ashes team for the third Test in Adelaide.

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7 d. ago Nathan Lyon was ‘filthy’ in Brisbane. This is why his luck’s about to turn

The off-spinner has only bowled two overs so far in this Ashes series, but the Adelaide Oval curator and the Bureau of Meteorology have given him cause to think he’ll be in demand in the third Test.

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7 d. ago Nathan Lyon was ‘filthy’ in Brisbane. He says he doesn’t have a point to prove in Adelaide

The off-spinner has only bowled two overs so far this summer, but the Adelaide Oval curator has given him cause to think he’ll be in demand in the third Test.

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8 d. ago I had one issue with giving my favourite job to Nathan Lyon. I’m glad I trusted my gut

For six years, I was songmaster of the Australian Test team. When it came time to anoint my successor - the team’s next spiritual leader - the choice seemed obvious. But I had one serious concern.

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2 w. ago Why Cricket Australia boss has no issue with Nathan Lyon being ‘absolutely filthy’ at selectors

A shattered Lyon was brutally honest about the selectors’ shock call to dump him for the day/night Test during a candid prime-time TV interview.

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2 w. ago It’s not until Nathan Lyon is missing that Australia realises how much they need him

Already without Patrick Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, to voluntarily add Lyon smacked of overthinking.

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2 w. ago It’s not until Nathan Lyon is missing that Australia realise how much they need him

Already without Patrick Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, to voluntarily add Lyon smacked of overthinking.

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2 w. ago Lyon ‘absolutely filthy’ on stunning call to drop him from Gabba Test

Nathan Lyon’s fate was sealed after a final pitch inspection less than 90 minutes before the toss when Steve Smith and selectors bit the bullet to leave him out.

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2 w. ago Inside the selection stunner that cost Lyon his spot, and why Cummins was left out

Nathan Lyon’s fate was sealed after a final pitch inspection less than 90 minutes before the toss when stand-in captain Steve Smith and selectors bit the bullet to leave him out.

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2 w. ago If Australia are just messing with England’s heads, it’s a plan that’s worked before

Will Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon play in Brisbane? We will find out for sure, eventually.

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3 w. ago How the changing nature of Test cricket has left Lyon in a spin

Veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon might bowl only two overs across the first two Ashes Tests if he isn’t selected for the pink-ball Test in Brisbane.

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3 w. ago Packer is filthy on Dan but still fancies Melbourne’s property sector

The billionaire isn’t taking out his grudge against former premier Dan Andrews on Victoria. Quite the opposite.

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