Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon is being hailed for his courageous performance in the Ashes Test at Lord’s despite being injured. Lyon, who suffered a severe calf strain earlier in the week, was unable to walk properly, let alone run. However, he limped out onto the field at No. 11 in Australia’s second innings and contributed 15 crucial runs with Mitchell Starc for the tenth wicket. This act of bravery drew a standing ovation from the spectators at the iconic venue.
Former England captain Andrew Strauss, however, questioned the necessity of Lyon’s appearance, stating that if he couldn’t score runs, it was utterly pointless. England’s bowlers targeted Lyon with bouncers, forcing him to swivel on his wrong foot while pulling through the leg side. Lyon leaned on his bat at the non-striker’s end for support.
Despite the challenges, Lyon managed to hit a six and a boundary, receiving applause from his Australian teammates. However, his valiant knock came to an end when he was caught, becoming Stuart Broad’s fourth victim of the innings. Lyon left the field to another standing ovation, wrapping up what could potentially be his last contribution to Ashes cricket in England.
Lyon’s performance reduced England’s target from 356 to 371 runs for victory in the second Ashes Test. Mark Taylor, former Australian captain, praised Lyon’s courage and bravery, applauding the support from England cricket fans.
The article concludes by mentioning that Lyon’s heroics have created an exciting match scenario for England, who now face a challenging target in their pursuit of victory.
