Australia’s legendary spinner Nathan Lyon has once again proven why he’s one of the greatest bowlers of all time. In the opening Test against India in Nagpur, Lyon became the first bowler in Test cricket history to bowl 30,000 deliveries without overstepping even once.
With 461 wickets to his name in 116 Tests and an average of 31.85, the 35-year-old has cemented his place among the greats of the sport.
Although India’s batters easily played him in the first innings, with the veteran spinner taking just 1 wicket, Lyon’s career achievements speak for themselves. With 21 five-wicket hauls and 3 ten-wicket hauls, Lyon has been a dominant force in Test cricket for over a decade.
Despite his lack of success in the first innings, Australia’s debutant Todd Murphy stole the show with his outstanding performance, dismissing 6 Indian batters.
The home team leads by over 214 runs, with strong contributions from Rohit Sharma (120), Ravindra Jadeja (70), and Axar Patel (76*). The contest is shaping up to be a classic, with the unbeaten and unstoppable Nathan Lyon a key player to watch.