Ashes 2023: Strong blow to Australia in the middle of the match, Nathan Lyon forced to leave the field

London: Veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has been ruled out of the second Test of the Ashes series against England at Lord’s due to a strain in his right calf muscle. He was injured while running after the ball after the tea session during the second day’s play on Thursday. He had earlier given England the first breakthrough by dismissing Jack Crowley. Cricket Australia issued a statement during the third day’s play on Friday, saying that Lyon’s injury is “moderately serious”. The statement, however, did not say how long he would be out. According to the statement, ‘After the end of this match, he will need rehabilitation. The decision about his availability in the remaining matches of the series will be taken after this match. Lyon arrived at Lord’s on crutches on Friday and was consoled by England captain Ben Stokes before the start of the day’s play.

Due to Lyon’s injury, Australia have only three specialist bowlers left in this match. The team also has all-rounder Cameron Green who bowls at medium pace. The team has the option of improvised spinners like Travis Head, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne.

If Lyon does not recover from injury before the next Test match, 22-year-old Todd Murphy may get a chance in the team. He took 14 wickets in the debut series against India. Murphy dismissed Virat Kohli four times during this period.

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