The second test of the Ashes in 2023 will not feature Nathan Lyon due to his most recent injury, according to news reports: Australia suffered a significant blow on the second day of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s as they struggled to contain a spirited England team, learn the injury update of Nathan Lyon and his replacement.
During the third session, Nathan Lyon, a vital member of Australia’s bowling attack, was injured and left the game. Lyon was the first specialist bowler to play his 100th consecutive Test match, which is interesting. The 35-year-old hasn’t missed a single Test for his country since suffering the injury during the 2013 Ashes.
Ashes 2023: Second Test, England vs. Australia, Nathan Lyon’s Most Recent Injury Update, Return Information, and Replacement
Nathan Lyon tore his calf muscles while fielding at the famous Lord’s Stadium. The incident happened in the final session of the 2nd day. While chasing a ball going for a boundary in the 37th over of England’s first innings, Lyon pulled his hand and felt a sharp pain.
The team physio took care of Lyon before sending him to the pavilion limping. Australia had to continue playing with only three specialist bowlers when he failed to return to the field and was seen using crutches to walk, set to miss the remainder of the match.
He will be replaced by Todd Murphy. Murphy attracted attention as a talented cricketer, representing Australia in the 2020 Under-19 World Cup and taking seven wickets.
Steve Smith becomes the 2nd-fastest player to reach 9,000 Test runs
Renowned Australian batsman Steven Smith reached the second fastest time in Test cricket history to reach 9000 runs, another remarkable milestone. The 34-year-old reached the milestone in 174 innings, barely two more than former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara, who did it in 172 innings. Smith equaled Steve Waugh’s record for most hundreds in Test matches by scoring his 32nd century. He contributed to Australia’s first innings total of 416 with 110 off 184 balls, 15 of which were fours.
34-year-old Steven Smith scored his eighth century in a Test match played in England. He averages an excellent 60.27 in 19 matches. He has been in excellent form recently and was essential to Australia’s win over India in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, which took place at The Oval earlier this month.
In the upcoming game, Smith will play his 100th Test, which will be yet another significant accomplishment for him. When Australia plays England in the third Ashes Test at Headingley on July 6, history will be made.
Fastest to 9,000 Test runs
- Kumar Sangakkara: 172 innings
- Steve Smith: 174 innings
- Rahul Dravid: 176 innings
- Brian Lara: 177 innings
- Ricky Ponting: 177 innings
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