Nathan Michael Lyon, famously known as Nathan Lyon was born in Young, New South Wales on 20 November 1987. Nathan Lyon is an Australian right-arm off-break bowler who has been a crucial member of the Australian bowling unit in the Tests. Lyon has been a part of the Australia team for almost a decade and has played over 100 Tests. Nathan Lyon is considered the most successful off-spinner for Australia in the history of cricket as he has the most wickets as an off-spinner. He is also an effective lower-order batter.
Nathan Lyon Early Life and Education
Nathan Lyon started playing cricket at the early age of 7 years. He played many age-level matches for his school and helped them in winning with his magical spin bowling. Lyon has been a hard-working bowler right from the beginning of his career. In his early years, Lyon shifted to Canberra from Young and played for his school. He also played for ACT’s Cricket in Under-17 and Under-19. He played for the University of Canberra in ACT cricket and made his debut in 2008. In 2010, Nathan Lyon worked as a member of ground staff in the Adelaide Oval.
Nathan Lyon International Debut
Nathan Lyon Test Debut – 31 August 2011 against Sri Lanka
Nathan Lyon ODI Debut – 8 March 2012 against Sri Lanka
Nathan Lyon T20I Debut – 29 January 2016 against India
Nathan Lyon Career
Nathan Lyon Domestic Career
Nathan Lyon gave some magnificent performances in he Futures T20 leagues in South Australia and was picked up by Redbacks to play in the Big Bash League.
In KFC T20 Big Bash 2010-11 season, Nathan Lyon emerged as the highest wicket taker of the tournament and helped his team in winning the tournament. It turned fortunes for Nathan Lyon as he was picked in the Sheffield Shield tournament.
In 2010, Nathan Lyon was picked up in the squad of Australia A to play against Zimbabwe. Lyon took 11 wickets in the series and was awarded with Player of the series award.
In 2011, Nathan Lyon was roped in by Adelaide Stars to play in the Big Bash League.
Nathan Lyon was also the part of English County season in 2017 as he played for Worcestershire.
In 2019, Nathan Lyon was picked up by the Hampshire for the English County season but later cancelled the contract due to Covid-19.
Nathan Lyon has played 184 first-class matches and taken 655 wickets with the best bowling figures of 8/50 in an innings and 24 five-wicket hauls.
Nathan Lyon has played 77 List-A matches and taken 90 wickets with the best bowling figures of 4/10 in a match.
Nathan Lyon International Career
Nathan Lyon made his International Debut in a Test match against Sri Lanka on 31st August 2011. It was a dream debut for Lyon as he took 5 wickets in the first innings and also made a record of taking a wicket on the first ball in an international match.
In the first test against New Zealand in 2011, Nathan Lyon took 7 wickets in the match. It was the first match for Nathan Lyon on the Australian soil. However, he was also criticized for bowling from wide of the crease by some former bowlers.
Within 2 years on his debut, Nathan Lyon picked 100 wickets in the tests.
In the Ashes 2014-15, Nathan Lyon made a record of being Not out in all the 10 innings of 5 Test series.
In 2014 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, Nathan Lyon took 12 wickets in the match and achieved his best bowling figures in a Test.
In 2015, Lyon became the highest wicket taker for Australia as an off-spinner.
Nathan Lyon made his T20I debut back in 2016 in a match against India.
In a series against India on Indian soil in 2017, Nathan Lyon registered the best bowling figures by a foreign bowler in the Test Cricket in India. He took 8 wickets in an innings.
In a series against Bangladesh in 2017, Nathan Lyon took 22 wickets in just 2 matches and became highest wicket taker in a 2-test series in the history of cricket.
In 2018-19 India series, Nathan Lyon picked 21 wickets in 5 matches and ended up as the joint highest wicket taker in the series.
In the New Year’s Test series in 2019-20 against New Zealand, Nathan Lyon took 20 wickets in the 3 match series and won Player of the series award.
He was also the part of 2021-22 Ashes and took his 400th Test wicket during the series.
Nathan Lyon Stats
In Tests, Nathan Lyon has played 108 matches and taken 427 wickets with the best bowling figures of 8/50 in an innings and 19 five-wicket hauls.
In ODIs, Nathan Lyon has played 29 matches and taken 29 wickets with the best bowling figures of 4/44 in a match.
In T20Is, Nathan Lyon has played 2 matches and taken 1 wicket.
Nathan Lyon Records
· 5-wicket haul on Debut.
· Highest wicket taker for Australia by an off-spinner.
· Maximum wickets in 2-Test series (22).
Nathan Lyon Awards
· ICC World Test XI of the year in 2018 and 2019.
· Australian Test Player of the year in 2019.
Nathan Lyon Family
Nathan Lyon was born to Steven Lyon and Bronwyn Lyon in 1987. Nathan Lyon has an elder brother named Brendan Lyon. Nathan Lyon has an ex-wife named Melissa Waring and 2 daughters named Harper Lyon and Milla Ellen.
Personal Information
Nathan Lyon Full Name: Nathan Michael Lyon
Nathan Lyon Nick Name: Gazza
Nathan Lyon Height: 183 cm
Nathan Lyon Birthplace: Young, New South Wales
Nathan Lyon Date of Birth: 20 November 1987
Nathan Lyon Age: 34 years
NationalNathan Lyon ity: Australian
Nathan Lyon Religion: Christian
Nathan Lyon Marital Status: Divorced
Nathan Lyon Jersey Number: 72
Nathan Lyon Batting style: Right-hand bat
Nathan Lyon Bowling Style: Right-arm spin
Nathan Lyon Hobbies: Listening Music, Playing Golf
FAQs
1. When Nathan Lyon made his debut for Australia?
Nathan Lyon made his International Debut in a Test match against Sri Lanka on 31st August 2011. It was a dream debut for Lyon as he took 5 wickets in the first innings.
2. What record Nathan Lyon made on his debut?
Nathan Lyon made a record of taking a wicket on the first ball in an international match.
3. How many wickets Nathan Lyon has taken in Tests?
In Tests, Nathan Lyon has played 108 matches and taken 427 wickets with the best bowling figures of 8/50 in an innings and 19 five-wicket hauls.
4. On which ground Nathan Lyon worked as a ground staffer?
In 2010, Nathan Lyon worked as a member of ground staff in the Adelaide Oval.
