Nathan Lyon
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What is Lyon’s batting average in Test cricket approximately?
His Test batting average is around 15.
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Which cricket ground is considered special to Lyon as he once worked there?
Lyon worked as a ground staff member at the Adelaide Oval.
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What is Lyon’s primary role in the team?
Lyon is a specialist bowler.
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What milestone did Lyon reach during the 2023 Ashes series?
He crossed 500 Test wickets during the 2023 Ashes.
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Which batsman has Lyon dismissed the most in Test cricket?
Lyon has dismissed Joe Root more times than any other batsman.
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What is Lyon’s best bowling figure in an innings?
His best Test bowling in an innings is 8 for 50.
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How many wickets did Lyon take in his debut Test match?
He took 5 wickets in the first innings and 3 in the second, totaling 8.
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In which Ashes series did Lyon famously run out James Anderson to win a Test?
Lyon’s run-out of Anderson sealed victory in the 2019 Ashes at Edgbaston.
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Lyon passed which former spinner to become Australia’s most successful off-spinner?
Lyon surpassed Hugh Trumble to become Australia’s leading off-spinner.
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What is Lyon’s jersey number in Tests?
He wears jersey number 67.
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What is Lyon’s highest Test score?
His highest score in Tests is an unbeaten 69.
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Which IPL team has Nathan Lyon represented?
Lyon has not played in the IPL.
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Which Australian state does Lyon represent in domestic cricket?
Lyon plays for New South Wales.
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What remarkable feat did Lyon achieve on his first ball in Test cricket?
He took a wicket with his very first ball in Test cricket.
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Which team did Lyon debut against in Tests?
His debut Test was against Sri Lanka in Galle.
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When did Lyon make his Test debut?
He made his Test debut in 2011 against Sri Lanka.
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What job did Lyon have before his cricketing career took off?
He worked as a pitch curator at the Adelaide Oval.
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What is Nathan Lyon’s nickname?
He is nicknamed 'The GOAT' for being Australia's greatest off-spinner.
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Which country does Nathan Lyon represent?
Lyon plays international cricket for Australia.
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What type of bowler is Nathan Lyon?
Lyon is a right-arm off-spin bowler.
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