Lyon out of home Test for first time since 2012
Summary
For the first time since 2012, Nathan Lyon was not included in Australia's team for a home Test cricket match. This happened during the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, where Pat Cummins was also absent due to a back issue.Key Facts
- Nathan Lyon was left out of an Australia Test team at home for the first time since 2012.
- Pat Cummins, the regular Australian captain, did not play due to a back problem.
- Steve Smith served as captain in Cummins' absence.
- Michael Neser, a fast bowler, was selected instead of Lyon and played his third Test match.
- Lyon is Australia's third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, after Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath.
- The last time Lyon was not picked for a home Test was in January 2012 against India.
- England chose to bat first after winning the toss.
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