Lyon weighs in on the final hour drama in Manchester
Nathan Lyon had his say on the events that unfolded on Day 5 of the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford.
Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has reflected on the strange finish to the fourth Test between England and India that saw the tourists continue to bat on despite being offered a draw by home captain Ben Stokes.
Speaking at a sponsor event for Australian Big Bash team Melbourne Renegades, Lyon delved into the incident that saw Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar bat on to notch hundreds as India kept their chances alive of drawing the five-Test series.
“Get them out. Don’t let them get a hundred,” Lyon said when asked how England should’ve responded to the matter.
England and India are currently engaging in a fiercely contested ICC World Test Championship series, with the hosts leading 2-1 going into the final Test.
Stokes and Co are also set to face off against Australia in a five-Test Ashes series Down Under later this year.
Opening up on his expectations from the big home summer, Lyon conceded that he is prepared for England batters coming out all guns blazing against him.
“I totally expect them to come out and attack me.
“I think every touring team says they’re going to come and attack the spinner, so I’m pretty used to that now.
“Guys trying to attack me bring me into the game. So I’m looking forward to that. I’ve got some plans, and I’m already writing down a few things I want to try to put in play and work on.”
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The Australian off-spinner was all praise for England's positive brand of cricket, and how the team has evolved over time.
“That’s England and the way they’re playing their cricket, so it’s amazing theatre and something I love viewing.
“I think Bazball has changed a little bit, they’re now honestly talking about ways of how to win games and not being too reckless.
“But the conditions over here, it’s always been a great competition between bat and ball and that’s the way Australia’s produced wickets like that.”
Australia and England will kickstart the five-Test series from 21 November, with the first Test scheduled to be played at the Optus Stadium in Perth.