Cricket Australia provided an update on Nathan Lyon’s injury after the off-spinner walked off the field with the physio on day two of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s.
The incident occurred in the 37th over of the England innings when Lyon was seen limping out with the physio shortly after completing a spell. Chasing a ball to the fence, Lyon seemed in immediate discomfort and was quickly taken off the field.
The Australian team has updated that Lyon suffered an injury to his right calf while fielding during the final session. Lyon would be assessed after play on day two.
Update from the Australian team: Nathan Lyon suffered an injury to his right calf injury while fielding in the final session today. He will be further assessed after play #Ashes https://t.co/2lXggLE0Vh
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) June 29, 2023
The off-spinner had incidentally become just the sixth player, and the first-ever bowler, to play 100 consecutive Tests.
“That’s something I’m really proud of. To be able to tick off 100 consecutive Test matches, that’s a proper stat in my head,” Lyon had said ahead of the Test. “That’s a lot of Test cricket, a lot of ups and downs. No wonder I’ve got no hair.”
Video
World Test Championship
12 Jun 23
Nathan Lyon spins Australia to a historic win – Highlights | WTC23 Final
Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon continued his superb form from the WTC cycle with five wickets in the ICC World Test Championship Final 2023
Lyon had a massive influence in Australia’s win in the first Test and is a crucial cog in the bowling attack. Should this injury be bigger, it would be a huge blow for the visitors, whose back-up spin option is the four-Test old Todd Murphy.
The other spin options in the squad include Steve Smith, Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne.
