Australia’s hopes in the upcoming Ashes series have been dealt a blow as off-spinner Nathan Lyon has been forced to withdraw due to a calf injury.
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In an unfortunate turn of events for Australia, off-spinner Nathan Lyon will be sidelined for the remainder of the Ashes series against England due to a calf injury he sustained during the second Test at Lord’s.
The injury occurred on day two of the match when Lyon pulled up while fielding a ball. Despite his discomfort, he valiantly took to the crease on day four and contributed four runs alongside Mitchell Starc in a partnership worth 15 runs.
Cricket Australia has confirmed that Lyon’s absence from the remaining three Tests is attributed to a “significant calf tear. This setback leaves Australia without one of their key bowlers as they strive to regain control in this fiercely contested series against England.
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