Nathan Lyon

Australian cricketer (born 1987)

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Nathan Michael Lyon is an Australian international cricketer. He made his Test debut in 2011 and plays domestic cricket for New South Wales. Lyon is an off-spin bowler and a lower-order right-handed batsman. Considered the most successful off-spin bowler of all time for Australia, Lyon holds the record for the most Test wickets taken by an Australian off-spin bowler, passing Hugh Trumble's 141 wickets in 2015. In January 2021, Lyon played in his 100th Test match during Australia's series against India. As of 2025, Lyon is Australia's third highest Test wicket taker of all time and ranks seventh among all international players in Test cricket with more than 500 wickets.

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Lyon takes 550th Test wicket as Sri Lanka struggle Australia spinner Nathan Lyon passes 550 Test wickets as he helps his side close in on victory in the second Test in Sri Lanka. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
'Lyon does the job!' - Australia win as India collapse Nathan Lyon traps India's Mohammed Siraj lbw to give Australia a 184-run win in the fourth Test and give the hosts a 2-1 lead in the series. BBC Sport - Published on December 30, 2024
Best shots of Lyon & Boland's key last-wicket stand Tailenders Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland put on an unbeaten stand of 55 to take Australia's lead to 333 runs in the fourth Test against India. BBC Sport - Published on December 29, 2024

'What has he done?!' - Pant dismissed after 'stupid' failed scoop India's Rishabh Pant is caught by Nathan Lyon off the bowling of Scott Boland after a failed scoop shot on the third day of the fourth Test at the MCG, Melbourne. BBC Sport - Published on December 28, 2024
'What has he done?!' - Pant out after scoop attempt India's Rishabh Pant is caught by Nathan Lyon off the bowling of Scott Boland after a failed scoop shot on the third day of the fourth Test. BBC Sport - Published on December 28, 2024
Lyon 'surprised' by Anderson retirement Australia spinner Nathan Lyon says he is "surprised" James Anderson is retiring from Test cricket because he would still be England’s "best bowler". BBC Sport - Published on May 29, 2024

'I thought they hated me' – Lyon on Ashes, Lancashire and Bazball Nathan Lyon hopes to make a big impression for Lancashire, but the Australia great has unfinished Ashes business too. BBC Sport - Published on May 8, 2024
Lyon 'disappointed' by shortened Lancashire stint Australia spinner Nathan Lyon is disappointed his spell at Lancashire this summer will be shortened to manage his workload. BBC Sport - Published on April 4, 2024
'I hope Lyon is a game-changer for me' - Hartley England spinner Tom Hartley hopes Nathan Lyon's arrival at Lancashire can be a "game-changer" for his bowling. BBC Sport - Published on March 4, 2024
Spinner Lyon leads way as Australia thrash NZ Nathan Lyon takes six for 65 as Australia secure a 172-run win over New Zealand in the first Test in Wellington. BBC Sport - Published on March 3, 2024

Lyon spins Australia to thumping win over New Zealand Nathan Lyon takes six for 65 as Australia secure a 172-run win over New Zealand in the first Test in Wellington. BBC Sport - Published on March 3, 2024
Cummins & Lyon put Australia on top against Pakistan Australia captain Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon reduce Pakistan to 194-6, trailing the hosts by 124 runs after day two of the second Test. BBC Sport - Published on December 27, 2023
'He goes from Mr Bean to Thor' - Lyon's journey to 500 wickets How Australia spinner Nathan Lyon moved from groundsman to an unexpected Australian legend with 500 Test wickets to his name. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2023	Lyon takes 500th Test wicket for Australia v Pakistan Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon becomes the eighth player in Test cricket history to take 500 wickets. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2023
Lyon moves to 499 as Australia dominate Pakistan Nathan Lyon moves to 499 career Test wickets as Australia strengthened their control of the first Test against Pakistan on day three. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2023	Lancashire sign Australia off-spinner Lyon Lancashire sign Australia Test off-spinner Nathan Lyon for the 2024 County Championship season. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2023
Lyon ruled out of Ashes with calf injury Australia spinner Nathan Lyon will miss the rest of the Ashes series against England with the calf injury he suffered in the second Test at Lord's. BBC Sport - Published on July 3, 2023	The Grade Cricketer: Lyon showed 'true bravery' to bat Australian podcaster Ian Higgins from The Grade Cricketer waxes lyrical about the "true bravery" shown by Nathan Lyon to bat, despite a bad calf injury. BBC Sport - Published on July 2, 2023
Watch limping Lyon's 'brave' cameo for Australia Nathan Lyon makes a "brave" cameo for Australia on day four of the second Ashes Test at Lord's, coming out to bat despite a bad calf injury. BBC Sport - Published on July 1, 2023	Australia's Lyon a doubt for rest of Ashes series Australia spinner Nathan Lyon suffered a "significant calf strain" on day two of the second Ashes Test and is a doubt for the rest of the series. BBC Sport - Published on June 30, 2023
Can England take advantage of Lyon's absence? Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook says the second Ashes Test at Lord's is set up "beautifully" and discusses whether the hosts can take advantage of Nathan Lyon's absence. BBC Sport - Published on June 30, 2023	Australia's Lyon limps off during second Test Australia spinner Nathan Lyon suffers a right calf injury during day two of the second Ashes Test against England. BBC Sport - Published on June 29, 2023
Stokes comes close to taking incredible catch England captain Ben Stokes just fails to hang on to a catch after an athletic attempt to dismiss Nathan Lyon in a key passage of play in the first Ashes Test. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2023	Bairstow trapped lbw by Lyon for 20 Nathan Lyon makes a crucial breakthrough for Australia as he removes Jonny Bairstow for 20 on day four of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia. BBC Sport - Published on June 19, 2023
Watch Brook's 'freakish' dismissal Watch as England's Harry Brook is bowled by Australia's Nathan Lyon for 32 after a "freakish dismissal" on day one of the first Ashes Test. BBC Sport - Published on June 16, 2023	Lyon takes six as Australia beat gutsy West Indies Nathan Lyon takes six wickets as Australia beat a dogged West Indies by 164 runs in the first Test in Perth. BBC Sport - Published on December 4, 2022