[WATCH]- Nathan Lyon Looked For A Red Ball In The Bushes During The NSW vs SA Sheffield Shield Match

Veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon was spotted searching for the red ball in the bushes during the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia in Sydney. While other players joined in the search, it was Lyon who ultimately found a ball—but it was white.

The incident happened when a South Australian batter hit a long six, prompting New South Wales players to search for the ball. Commentators found the moment amusing, and cricket.com.au shared a video of it on social media.

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South Australian batters faced difficulties, except for captain Nathan McSweeney (55) and Alex Carey (90), as they were all out for 260 in reply to New South Wales’ 366, giving up a 106-run lead.

Nathan Lyon prepares for the Test series against India by taking five wickets

Meanwhile, the veteran played a key role in bowling South Australia out for 260 in 86.3 overs, finishing with figures of 24.3-8-47-5. The record-breaking off-spinner took the wickets of Carey, Daniel Drew, Ben Manenti, Nathan McAndrew, and Jordan Buckingham to claim his five-wicket haul.

After the second day of the match, the 36-year-old expressed his eagerness to return to the field and mentioned that he had trained hard in preparation for the upcoming five-Test series against India. As reported by ESPNcricinfo, he stated:

“I’ve been itching to get back playing. It’s what I love doing. feel like I’ve been training the house down and in a really good headspace. I had [spin coach] John Davison down last week, so just ticking those boxes with a really big summer ahead.”

The five-Test series between India and Australia starts on November 22 at Optus Stadium in Perth. With Lyon having a strong track record against India, his performance will be crucial as the hosts seek to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia has notably lost a series at home to India twice.

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