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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Lyon out of last 2 pink-ball Tests, eyes Adelaide comeback
- 2🏆 No 'point to prove' says 38-year-old spinner
- 3💡 Selectors clear: No automatic picks in Aussie Test side
- 4🔮 Crucial return could swing Ashes series balance
"The veteran spinner does not think he has a point to prove as he prepares to return after being left out for the second time in the last three Tests"
Nathan Lyon shrugs off any chip on his shoulder ahead of a likely Ashes third Test recall in Adelaide, insisting no one's guaranteed a spot in Australia's XI despite his veteran status. The 38-year-old spinner sat out the last two pink-ball thrillers, signaling selectors' ruthless edge.
Lyon Preps Amid Team Shuffle
Lyon trained flat out Monday, eyeing a slot as Pat Cummins eases back from injury and Steven Smith shakes off illness. No longer an auto-pick, Lyon embraces the fight—his experience vital on spin-friendly Adelaide decks. Australia's middle order craves stability after rocky starts Down Under.
This recall quest mirrors Lyon's career grit, from Gabba heroics to Perth masterclasses. With the series poised, his return could tilt the urn battle, especially against England's aggressive 'Bazball'. Selectors prioritize form over fame, pushing even icons like Lyon to earn it.
Australia eyes a series-leveling win—Lyon's readiness screams intent.
