In the ongoing Ashes series, Nathan Lyon, Australia’s record-breaking off-spinner, insisted that there are still things his team can improve on. In addition, the seasoned spinner emphasized that Australia should concentrate on its own actions rather than worrying about England’s strategy.
Lyon and Pat Cummins’ unbroken 55-run partnership gave Australia a two-wicket victory in an exciting first Test match at Edgbaston, leaving England dazed. Australia scored the necessary 55 runs to win with ease from a tenuous 227-8.
The top finger spinner acknowledged that the Edgbaston Test will go down in history as an incredible match, but he also recognized that Australia still has a long way to go to win the series.
The 36-year-old was quoted as saying by The Daily Mail: “For us, everything is as usual. We will gather as a team, identify the areas we feel we need to improve in, and accept that we have no control over what they are doing. Being present at the (Edgbaston) Test match was a truly amazing experience.”
“It will go down as one of my favorite Test games I’ve ever participated in. We are aware that we have a lot of difficult work ahead of us. “
With eight wickets in the first Test, Lyon, who arguably made the difference between the two teams, was instrumental.
For anyone, winning 100 straight Test games is a pretty remarkable accomplishment.
Nathan Lyon said it’s a very special accomplishment and that he will think back on it when he retires before playing his 100th consecutive Test.
“Very special things will happen. For anyone, winning 100 straight Test matches is a pretty remarkable accomplishment, said Lyon.
“Although I detest gushing about myself, that record is one of which I am incredibly proud. I will be extremely proud of myself when it occurs and, more importantly, when my career is over for being able to accomplish that feat and win 100 straight games, especially as a bowler and No. 11 batter. “
The previous Ashes Test at Lord’s ended in a draw between Australia and England.
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