Australia’s premium off-spinner, Nathan Lyon has promised himself that he will keep alive the art of spin bowling after the retirement of Shane Warne. You now have the opportunity to become one of just two wicket-takers in Australian history this summer, which is keeping alive the craft he loves, Nathan Lyon says.

Longevity And Ambition

At 36, Lyon is looking to go way beyond his late 30s and is targeting to play in the 2027 Ashes series back in England. So far, he sits third in the list of wickets among the Australian bowlers with 530 to his name, missing out on Glenn McGrath’s class of 563 by just 33 wickets.

A Sense Of Duty

Lyon admitted that there is a lot of responsibility lying on his shoulders as the new inspiration for the future spinners, as Warne passed away in 2022. “I feel like there is a big role for me to make sure that spin stays cool,” he said while highlighting that commitment towards making spin bowling popular again remained his duty.

Role Models In Cricket

When he reflects on the conversations he had with his father, Lyon feels that he and his mates are role models to aspiring cricketers all over the world. “If we can do our bit to help people become better cricketers or better individuals, we’re doing our job,” he said.

Talented Youths In Spin Bowling

Lyon is excited about new faces in Australian cricket and legspinner Tanveer Sangha. After sharing the Sheffield Shield with Sangha, he spoke high praise of the talent that lies within this young spinner saying he is a “class legspinner” who can be a game superstar.

Upcoming Matches

Lyon is set to play one final Sheffield Shield match for New South Wales against Queensland in Sydney before the Test series against India, starting on November 22 in Perth. Form from that is sparkling, too, with eight wickets to begin within the inaugural Shield game: all good for the challenges ahead.