Nathan Lyon
Australian cricketer and leading spinner
Born
November 20th, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Played international cricket for Australia as a spin bowler. Made his Test debut in 2011 against Sri Lanka. Achieved significant success in the format, becoming Australia's leading wicket-taker among spin bowlers. Contributed to multiple Ashes series victories, showcasing consistent performance on the international stage.
Became the first Australian spinner to take 400 Test wickets
Contributed to Australia's win in the 2015 Cricket World Cup
Achieved notable performances in multiple Ashes series
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