Australia tour of Pakistan: My mindset is to win 3-0 in Pakistan, says Nathan Lyon

Australia tour of Pakistan: Spinner Nathan Lyon mentioned it is a proud second for Pat Cummins-led facet to be the primary Australian crew to journey to Pakistan in additional than 2 many years. Australia will play 3 Tests from March 4.

Nathan Lyon might be key to Australia’s possibilities within the upcoming 3-Test collection in Pakisttan (AFP Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSAustralia are all set to play 3 Tests in Pakistan from March 4Nathan Lyon mentioned he’s wanting ahead to the the ‘robust problem’The first Test might be performed in Rawalpindi from Friday

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon maintained that his mindset is to win each sport he performs for Australia and nothing will change as they tackle Pakistan in a historic 3-Test within the Asian nation. Pat Cummins-led facet is the primary Australian crew in 24 years to tout Pakistan.

The two groups, who’ve been coaching in Rawalpindi, will play the primary Test on the Pindi Cricket Stadium from March 4. The 2nd Test might be performed in Karachi and the third in Lahore earlier than the 2 groups will play 3 ODIs and a lone-T20i.

Australia accomplished a 4-0 Ashes collection victory over England earlier this 12 months and whereas they face vastly completely different circumstances in Pakistan Lyon mentioned the purpose was to win each match.

“My mindset is every game we go into, we will look to win, not draw or lose. My mindset is to win 3-0 in Pakistan,” Lyon mentioned.

Major groups have shunned Pakistan since an assault on the Sri Lanka crew bus in Lahore in 2009 that killed six policemen and two civilians however worldwide sides have just lately began touring the nation once more. Australia’s tour comes at an necessary juncture for Pakistan as England and New Zealand pulled out from their proposed excursions final 12 months, citing safety considerations.

There has been a demise risk to spinner Ashton Agar on social media however each captain Cummins and vice-captain Steve Smith have performed down safety considerations, saying they’re being nicely taken care of by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

“Pakistan haven’t had the opportunity to have a lot of international cricket here over a number of years so to be able to be the first Australian team to come here to play … It’s a pretty proud moment,” Lyon mentioned.

“We’ve spoken as a group about how big it is for the people of Pakistan to see the likes of Steve Smith, David Warner, Pat Cummins and Marnus Labuschagne … these guys are proud to come out here and play to be role models.”

IT’S GOING TO BE CHALLENGING: LYON

Lyon mentioned the wickets seemed just like these within the United Arab Emirates and he anticipated an excellent batting observe early within the opening match earlier than spin and reverse swing later.

“My role is going to change across the Test matches. There’s going to be times where I’ll be in a holding role … where there is opportunity for me to be more attacking I will,” Lyon mentioned.

“All bowlers in our squad are well prepared to play whatever role it takes to perform well. It’s going to be challenging but we’ve got the squad to cover all areas.”