Nathan Lyon’s participation in the Ashes tour is in doubt after he arrived at Lord’s on crutches due to a serious calf strain. During the second day of the second Test, Lyon had to leave the field after pulling up while fielding, and he appeared to be in pain. With tears in his eyes, Lyon made his way towards the dressing room with the help of a staff member. Despite his milestone of playing in his 100th consecutive Test, Lyon was seen at Lord’s the next day with crutches and a compression sock. It seems that Lyon is out for the remainder of Ashes 2023.
3 Best Players to Replace Nathan Lyon in Ashes 2023
1- Todd Murphy
Todd Murphy was pick of the bowlers alongside Nathan Lyon in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. He could be called in to replace the injured Nathan Lyon.
2- Mitchell Swepson
Mitchell Swepson was another find in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. He is an able spinner who can dismantle any opponent on his given day. Australia would definitely consider him as well in the tournament.
3- Ashton Agar
Ashton Agar has been with Australia for quite a long time now but fails to find a spot in the Test team. However, with Lyon injured, Agar can be a tempting option with his left arm spin and batting capabilities.