Lyon’s ability to be both an attacking and defensive bowler means that he can play a key role in balancing the bowling unit in the absence of a genuine fifth bowler where, if necessary, he can try to control the run rate in the early overs. tickets before searching further. for wickets as the game develops.
“I am very clear about my role within the team,” Lyon said. “Nothing really changes with me…if I can get the opportunity to bowl more overs, I’ll take it.”
Lyon expects the Adelaide pitch, which will start with 6mm grass, to change as the game develops. In the day-night tests on land, spinners average 24.72 on the third day and 22.91 on the fourth, compared to 113.25 on the first and 60.60 on the second.
Lyon was economical in India’s strong second innings in Perth, although he was largely nullified by the top order before stumping Rishabh Pant when the lead was already considerable. This Test returns Lyon to the ground where he has had the most success in Test cricket with 63 wickets at 25.26 in 13 matches, seven of which have been day-night encounters.
“I am very clear about my role within the team. Nothing really changes with me… if I can get the opportunity to bowl more overs, I will take it.”
Natan Lyon
“We understand that we didn’t play our best cricket in Perth and that India totally outplayed us,” he said. “But with all the other things, it’s been pretty fun in a way to see how much has been said and the reactions of so many different people after a loss.
“The beauty of a five-match Test series… is that you have the opportunity to change that and that is the challenge we face now. “We are facing a world-class Indian team who played an exceptional game of cricket during in Perth, but that was about nine days ago, so we’re back on Friday, which I’m excited about.
“We are human, we are going to make mistakes, but if we can go out and try to learn along the journey, then we will be in a better position in the next game. We have a great record here, playing in one of the best places in the world in a big piece of land, so I’m looking forward to it.”
