Nathan Lyon

Born: November 20, 1987

Height: 5' 11" (181cm)

Hometown: Young, Australia
Nationality: Australia Australian

Role: Bowler

Batting Style: Right-handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm of
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Career History
InternationalNational SideAustralia (2011-)
Test DebutAug 31, 2011 vs. Sri Lanka
ODI DebutMar 8, 2012 vs. Sri Lanka
Sports Mole has 233 articles about Nathan Lyon. Articles 1 to 40:
Ben Stokes acknowledges crowd after taking five wickets in first Ashes Test against Australia on November 21, 2025.
First Ashes Test: Ben Stokes steals Mitchell Starc thunder as England edge Australia on crazy opening day in Perth
Ben Stokes records a famous five-wicket haul on the opening day of the first Test in Perth as England edge Australia on one of the most incredible days in Ashes history.
Nov 21, 10:13
 England batter Joe Root on November 11, 2025
The Ashes 2025-26: Australia and England combined XI - Joe Root, Steve Smith, captain and wicket-keeper decisions made
Ahead of the 2025-26 Ashes series, Sports Mole picks a combined England and Australia XI, including key decisions over Joe Root, Steve Smith and the wicket-keeper battle between Alex Carey and Jamie Smith.
Nov 20, 00:17
 Ben Stokes of England on May 24, 2025
Ashes 2025-26: We asked AI to predict the winner of the series - and it is good news for Joe Root but bad news for England
Sports Mole asks AI to predict the winner of the 2025-26 Ashes, including results for each Test and the highest run scorer and wicket taker of the series.
Nov 14, 23:36
 Australia spinner Nathan Lyon pictured on December 30, 2024
Top 10 wicket-takers in Test cricket history: Nathan Lyon climbs list as Australia beat India
Sports Mole challenges you to name the top 10 wicket-takers in the history of Test cricket.
Dec 30, 09:27
 Saracens' Owen Farrell lifts the trophy as they win the Premiership on May 27, 2023
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 70-61
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 70 to 61.
Dec 31, 07:15
 England looking frustrated after day three of the second Ashes Test on June 30, 2023.
Preview:The Ashes: England vs. Australia Third Test - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Headingley, including predictions, team news and how the series has gone so far.
Jul 4, 18:10
 Australia bowler Nathan Lyon after suffering a calf injury on June 29, 2023.
Australia bowler Nathan Lyon to miss remainder of Ashes series
Australia confirm that bowler Nathan Lyon will miss the remainder of the Ashes series with the calf injury that he sustained during the second Test.
Jul 3, 09:21
 Australia bowler Mitchell Starc celebrates taking a wicket against England on July 1, 2023.
England on brink of defeat to Australia in second Ashes Test
England are on the brink of losing the second Ashes Test to Australia after falling to 114-4 in their bid to reach their 371 target at Lord's.
Jul 1, 18:53
 England's Ben Duckett after innings versus Australia on June 29, 2023.
Ben Duckett stars as England battle back in second Ashes Test
Ben Duckett hits a quick-fire 98 as England reach stumps on day two of the second Ashes Test against Australia on 278-4, trailing by 138 runs.
Jun 29, 17:50
 Australia's Pat Cummins as England's Joe Root rues a missed chance in first Test on June 20, 2023.
Preview:The Ashes: England vs. Australia Second Test - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's, with England looking to respond to their defeat in the thrilling opening Test at Edgbaston.
Jun 26, 21:27
 Australia's Pat Cummins as England's Joe Root rues a missed chance in first Test on June 20, 2023.
Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon steer Australia to epic win in first Test
Australia win the first Ashes Test against England at Edgbaston by two wickets courtesy of a classic unbeaten 55-run eighth wicket stand from Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon.
Jun 20, 18:21
 England bowler Stuart Broad celebrates taking a wicket against Australia on June 19, 2023.
England strike late to leave first Ashes Test in balance
England take three wickets during the final session of day four to leave the first Ashes Test in the balance, Australia requiring another 174 runs to win at Edgbaston.
Jun 19, 18:05
 England batsman Joe Root celebrates hitting a century against Australia on June 16, 2023.
Joe Root hits ton as England build lead on day one of first Ashes Test
England end day one of the first Ashes Test against Australia with a lead of 379 as Joe Root hits what could prove to be an important century at Edgbaston.
Jun 16, 17:45
 Australia's Nathan Lyon celebrates taking the wicket of England's Moeen Ali on August 5, 2019
Australia seal thumping World Test Championship win over India
Australia seal the ICC World Test Championship with a thumping 209-run victory over India at the Oval.
Jun 11, 12:07
 Australia's David Warner celebrates his half century on August 22, 2019
Australia name squad for Ashes series with England
Australia select a 17-player squad for their Ashes series with England, which will be preceded by the World Test Championship final.
Apr 19, 10:43
 Joe Root pictured on November 25, 2019
ECB to investigate drinking session at hotel after police called
The ECB says that it will investigate the circumstances behind the police being called to end a drinking session between England and Australia players.
Jan 18, 10:09
 Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
England facing uphill battle in fifth Ashes Test despite late rally
England face an uphill battle to win the fifth Ashes Test match after ending day two trailing Australia by 152 runs.
Jan 15, 11:47
 England bowler Stuart Broad celebrates taking a wicket against West Indies on July 19, 2020
Australia in control of fourth Ashes Test despite five wickets for Stuart Broad
Australia seize full control of the fourth Ashes Test match in Sydney despite England bowler Stuart Broad claiming five wickets.
Jan 6, 09:56
 Pat Cummins in action for Australia on September 7, 2019
Australia seize early control of third Ashes Test against England
Another dominant performance from Australia seizes control of the third Ashes Test against the England, the tourists being bowled out for 185 on day one.
Dec 26, 09:59
 Jos Buttler pictured on August 26, 2021
England heading towards heavy second Ashes Test defeat against Australia
England are on the way towards suffering a heavy defeat to Australia in the second Ashes Test match after another batting collapse in Adelaide.
Dec 18, 11:34
 Pat Cummins celebrates taking an England wicket on August 23, 2019
Australia cruise to first Ashes Test win over England on day four
An England batting collapse on day four allows Australia to cruise to a nine-wicket victory in the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Dec 11, 09:44
 Mitchell Starc in action for Australia on September 8, 2019
Australia bowlers deny complicity in sandpaper scandal
Cameron Bancroft was banned for nine months, while Steve Smith and David Warner were each suspended for a year as ring leaders.
May 18, 08:48
 Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
Dom Bess can only see "massive positives" from time with England
Dom Bess says he knows what he has 'got to do now to have a successful international career'.
Apr 12, 10:26
 India batsman Rishabh Pant pictured in September 2018
Australia coach Justin Langer compares Rishabh Pant to Ben Stokes
India's Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant inspired a record-breaking victory over Australia at the Gabba.
Jan 19, 15:20
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Rishabh Pant leads India to stunning series win over Australia
India pulled off a record run chase at the Gabba to inflict Australia's first defeat there since 1988.
Jan 19, 08:51
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India hold Australia to draw in thrilling third Test
Ravichandran Ashwin and Hanuma Vihari put on a defensive masterclass at the SCG.
Jan 11, 09:12
 Australia's David Warner celebrates his half century on August 22, 2019
New faces and old hands - Australia gear up for England return
Australia are set to play England in three ODIs and the same amount of T20s.
Aug 14, 12:01
 Justin Langer pictured on August 14, 2019
Australia to begin England tour from end of August
The Australians will leave from Perth in late August for a series of T20 and 50-over games.
Aug 14, 07:50
 Marnus Labuschagne leaves the field on September 15, 2019
Australia's Labuschagne "very disappointed" to miss out on County Cricket
Marnus Labuschagne's form with Glamorgan saw him earn a call-up to Australia's Ashes side.
May 4, 06:44
 Marnus Labuschagne leaves the field on September 15, 2019
Marnus Labuschagne heads new names on Australia's contracted players list
Australia is preparing to host a Test series with India as well as the T20 World Cup.
Apr 30, 07:47
 Peter Handscomb in action on April 1, 2018
Peter Handscomb admits delayed county season is a "shame"
The start of the County Cricket season has been postponed due to the coronavirus.
Apr 23, 07:29
 Australia's Nathan Lyon celebrates taking the wicket of England's Moeen Ali on August 5, 2019
Nathan Lyon disappointed to see Hampshire deal cancelled due to coronavirus
The Australian spinner said he is hopeful of joining the club for a future season.
Apr 14, 08:06
 Australia's Nathan Lyon celebrates taking the wicket of England's Moeen Ali on August 5, 2019
Hampshire cancel Nathan Lyon contract for new season
Giles White, Hampshire's director of cricket, has opened the door on a possible 2021 return for the Australia off-spinner.
Apr 10, 13:09
 Mason Crane in action for England in January 2018
Mason Crane intending to "ride the white-ball wave"
Mason Crane's sole Test appearance to date came in the 2017-18 Ashes series.
Jan 21, 18:59
 Australia's Nathan Lyon celebrates taking the wicket of England's Moeen Ali on August 5, 2019
Nathan Lyon agrees Hampshire deal for 2020 season
The Australia spinner has penned a red-ball deal at the Ageas Bowl.
Nov 5, 17:50
 Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
The Ashes: A look back at the series in stats
New highs reached as England and Australia produced a thrilling show.
Sep 16, 16:17
 Joe Root mounts Ben Stokes after the wicket of Steve Smith falls on September 15, 2019
England dispatch Smith to close in on win at The Oval
The former captain fell to Stuart Broad for 23.
Sep 15, 15:06
 David Warner is dismissed on September 15, 2019
Stuart Broad dismisses David Warner again but Steve Smith still posing threat to England
Broad has ousted Warner seven times in the series.
Sep 15, 12:32
 Jofra Archer in action for England on September 15, 2019
England set Australia target of 399 to win the Ashes series
It would be the fifth highest chase in Test history.
Sep 15, 10:57
 Joe Denly in action for England on September 14, 2019
Day three of the fifth Ashes Test: Denly puts England in charge
The hosts take a 382-run lead into day four of the final Test.
Sep 14, 18:52
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