Nathan Lyon in Australia reveals two ultimate objectives that he wants to achieve before retirement
Veteran Australian Spinner Nathan LyonNow 37 years old, clearly said that retirement is not yet in his mind. With 556 counters in 138 tests, Lyon is like the most efficient in Australia and the fairest for Shane Warne in the pantheon of the great Australian spin. His comments arise during the current tour of Australia of West IndiesWhere the team recently recorded a 159 -point victory during the first test against the Antilles, a match in which Lyon presented in a good place.
Nathan Lyon reveals the key steps he hopes to take before retiring
Although he has already played a key role in the first victory of the world world championship in Australia against India in 2023, Lyon targets a last border, winning a series of tests in India, a feat that he never achieved during his stellar career.
“I always said that I wanted to win in India. I want to win in England. We have this opportunity in a few years”, “ Lyon was quoted by Cricket.com.au.
Although Australia has not won a series of tests in India since the emblematic triumph 2004-05 Adam GilchristLyon believes that the objective remains at hand, and this is the first step he wants before considering calling time in his illustrious journey. Lyon played 32 tests against India, Amount 130 Veries, the most he did against any team. However, he has never been part of an Australian team who won a serial victory over Indian soil. It is a blatant omission in a otherwise sparkling curriculum vitae which includes victories in England, South Africa and Pakistan. His passion for the challenge of the subcontinent remains not reduced.
“I want to make sure I do everything here in the Antilles, but yes, winning in India is at the top of my list before retirement”, “ The off-spinner champion added.
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Australia Songmaster Baton presented Alex Carey by Lyon
In a symbolic gesture which alluded to the end chapters of his career, without obliging him official, Lyon left his role as `Songmaster ” of Australia, the player who directs the hymn of victory” under the South Cross “after each victory at Test. This role, imbued with tradition and camaraderie, was given to Lyon by Michael Husseywho himself inherited him from the great Rod Marsh.
Lyon has now exceeded the torch at a counter carrier Alex Careythat he congratulated to embody the spirit necessary to maintain the ritual. Lyon described the moment as part of the construction of the team’s environment and the next generation of leaders to be intensified, even if it continues to play a key role in the field. Lyon admitted that he wanted to take a moment to take a step back and absorb what remains of his days of play from another point of view, not as the man who leads post-match celebrations, but as a proud teammate appreciating the last section of an unforgettable journey.
“I am very honored to direct the song for 12 years. It is one of the greatest highlights of my career. It does not mean that I take my retirement anytime soon … I just felt that Alex is the perfect candidate. I ran my race with. I loved having the privilege, but now I can sit down, I hope to take advantage of a few victories and take all this,” Lyon concluded.
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