As the second Test match between England and Australia approaches at the renowned Lord’s on June 28th, all eyes will be on the crafty spinner Nathan Lyon. Lyon showcased his skills in the previous match, claiming eight wickets with impeccable line and length.
Australia displayed resilience while chasing a challenging target of 281 runs against a quality England bowling attack. Captain Pat Cummins played a crucial innings of 44 runs off 73 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes, to guide Australia to victory alongside Nathan Lyon.
In the opening Test, England found solace in the exceptional form of Joe Root. The prolific batsman amassed 164 runs in the match, including a century, and looked unfazed against the opposition’s bowling unit.
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David Warner will be closely watched as he gradually finds his rhythm in the run chase. The elegant left-handed batsman Usman Khawaja, who played an anchoring role and contributed significantly to the triumph, will be vital for Australia’s success.
Notably, Nathan Lyon is on the verge of achieving a monumental milestone. He is set to play his 100th consecutive Test match, becoming the only bowler to accomplish such a feat. Lyon’s ability to bowl long spells has made him a silent assassin and a formidable threat to opposing batsmen.
Here are the players with the most consecutive Test appearances for a team:
159 – Alastair Cook (ENG)
153 – Allan Border (AUS)
107 – Mark Waugh (AUS)
106 – Sunil Gavaskar (IND)
101 – Brendon McCullum (NZ)
99 – Nathan Lyon (AUS)
With this upcoming milestone, Nathan Lyon will add his name to this exclusive list, which previously featured only one Indian player, Sunil Gavaskar. As anticipation builds for the second Test, fans await another exhilarating encounter between these two fierce rivals.