Veteran Australian pacer Nathan Lyon has confirmed that he is 100 percent fit ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Nathan Lyon stated that he suffers from hip pain due to a minor injury, but he confirmed that he is ready to play and that the problem does not affect his bowling.
Steve Smith has been appointed as interim captain of the Australian national team in the absence of Pat Cummins, who is on paternity leave. Australia announced a list of 16 players, including Leon, Todd Murphy and Matthew Koenemann. Spinners are expected to play a crucial role in transforming pitches.
When I land on my hip, it hurts a lot – Nathan Lyon
Nathan Lyon had limited impact with the ball in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against India, as the home side registered a straight-set 3-1 win. The veteran spinner bowled 122.4 overs in five Test matches in the last series, his lowest tally in a series of four or five Tests, and the lowest in a home summer.
Lyon revealed that his hip problem started during the first Test against India. Lyon said it aggravated a small bursa in his hip, causing him pain, especially when landing on it. He stated that the injury did not affect his ability to run, although it was very painful.
“It's hard to explain; I'm not very good at medical terminology. It's like a little bursa (sac of fluid) in my groin. It got worse, and it was painful. It doesn't stop me from bowling,” Lyon was quoted as saying by the Sydney Morning Herald. But when I fall on my hip, it hurts a lot.”
Australia relied less on Lyon due to pitches that favored fast bowlers. He took nine wickets at an average of 36.88 during the India series. However, this light workload may benefit him ahead of the two-match Test series in Sri Lanka. Lyon is expected to play a central role in the Warren-Muralitharan Trophy.
I try to avoid contact – Nathan Lyon
After tests and treatment, Leon resumed his fitness routine, including running and gym sessions. He confirmed that his condition is improving, indicating that he will be 100 percent fit. Leon added that he has been avoiding contact during his recovery and remains optimistic.
“Everything is going well, she is on the mend. “I will be 100 percent fit,” Leon reassured. “I had a scan after the test and had an injection. Everything is going well, it's improving. I did a running and gym session (on Friday). “I'm trying to be 100 percent.” Avoid contact and I'll be 100 percent.
I doubt we'll be playing a game of five spinners – Nathan Lyon
Nathan Lyon, who has experience of playing in Sri Lankan conditions, bowled 87 overs in a Test in Colombo in 2016. While spin-friendly pitches are often expected, Lyon expects “good cricket wickets”, recalling the second Test of 2022 in which Dinesh scored Chandimal is a target. Double horn.
“I initially thought he would fit into the spin, but I think it will be similar to the second Test in 2022 when Dinesh Chandimal got 206. It will be hard work, but I doubt we will be playing with five players,” he added. .
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