Alex Carey Takes Over as Nathan Lyon Eyes 600 Wickets
Lyon's career has been marked by numerous milestones, and his decision to hand over the role of song-master to Alex Carey is just the beginning of a new chapter. With his sights set on 600 wickets and winning away series in India and England, Lyon is determined to make his mark on the cricket world once again.
Nathan Lyon, Australia's 37-year-old leg-spinner, has handed over the responsibility of leading the team's victory song to Alex Carey, but has no plans to retire from Test cricket, with his sights set on winning away series in India and England.
Lyon, who has taken 556 Test wickets, is third on the list of Australian bowlers and hopes to surpass 600 wickets, potentially challenging Shane Warne's record of 708 wickets. However, he believes Warne's total might be out of his reach. Lyon's decision to hand over the role of song-master marks a significant milestone in his career, which has seen him become one of the most successful Australian cricketers of all time.
Despite relinquishing his role as song-master, Lyon insists that he is not retiring and still has ambitions to win Test series in India and England in 2027. He played a key role in Australia's World Test Championship win against India in 2023 and hopes to win another title. Lyon's experience and skill will be crucial in Australia's upcoming series, and his determination to succeed will be a significant factor in the team's performance.
As Lyon looks to the future, his focus on winning away series in India and England will be a significant challenge, but one that he is eager to take on. With Alex Carey taking over as song-master, Lyon can now focus on his bowling, and his goal of surpassing 600 wickets is within reach. Whether he can challenge Shane Warne's record remains to be seen, but one thing is certain - Nathan Lyon is not done yet.