Delhi Test: Just went again to my fundamentals, says Nathan Lyon after five-wicket haul

Nathan Lyon stated that he went again to his fundamentals after selecting up his twenty second five-wicket haul on Saturday in opposition to India within the Delhi Test. Lyon rattled the highest order and likewise reached the landmark of 100 wickets in opposition to India in Tests.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 18, 2023 17:58 IST

Lyon picked up his twenty second five-wicket haul on Saturday (Courtesy: AP)

By India Today Web Desk: Australia spinner Nathan Lyon stated that he simply went again to his fundamentals after his terrific bowling spell in opposition to India on day two of the Delhi Test within the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Lyon, who struggled to make an affect within the Nagpur Test, was proper on the cash in Delhi as he rattled the Indian prime order and picked up his twenty second five-wicket haul of his profession.

The veteran spinner additionally reached the landmark of 100 wickets in opposition to India on Saturday and ended up with figures of 5 for 67 as India received bowled out for 262.

Australia ended the day with a lead of 62 runs.

Speaking after the day’s play, Lyon, as quoted by Cricbuzz, first praised Axar Patel and R Ashwin and stated that the duo can bat within the prime six for many of the different sides.

“They are good batters and they could bat in the top 6 in most other sides, here they are batting at 8 and 9, they are not bowlers who can bat but proper batters,” stated Lyon.

The veteran spinner stated that he type of deviated from his strengths at Nagpur and went again to the fundamentals in Delhi.

“I think I sort of deviated from my strengths at Nagpur, my strength is getting it to spin over the top and here I just went back to my basics. The pace was the same throughout the series,” stated Lyon.

Lyon additionally commented on Virat Kohli’s controversial dismissal and stated it was out in his opinion and applauded the umpires for making the decision. The veteran spinner additionally stated that he hopes the batters can be optimistic on day three and keep on with their strategies.

“Virat is a great batter and in my opinion it was out, I’m pretty sure Virat thinks otherwise. Does help when we have burnt a few reviews and one has to applaud the umpires for such decisions.”

“Hopefully the batters come out and be positive, stick to our methods. It’s gonna set up for what should be a good Test match,” stated Lyon.

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Feb 18, 2023