Day 2 of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s saw Australia suffer a significant setback as they fought to tame an exuberant England team, know the injury update of Nathan Lyon and his replacement
During the third session, Nathan Lyon, a crucial member of Australia’s bowling attack, left the game injured. Lyon was the first specialised bowler to play his 100th straight Test match, which is interesting. Since suffering an injury during the 2013 Ashes, the 35-year-old has not missed a single Test for his nation.
Nathan Lyon latest injury update today, return date news and replacement in Ashes 2023 2nd test ENG vs AUS
During fielding at the legendary Lord’s Stadium, Nathan Lyon tore his calf muscle. The incident happened in the last session of the second day. While pursuing a ball that was destined for the boundary in the 37th over of England’s first innings, Lyon pulled up and felt sharp agony.
The team physio attended to him before helping a limping Lyon go to the pavilion. Australia had to continue with just three specialist bowlers when he failed to return to the field and is set to miss the remaining encounter with him spotted using crutches to walk.
He will be replaced by Todd Murphy. Murphy gained attention as a talented cricketer, representing Australia in the 2020 U19 World Cup and taking seven wickets.
Steve Smith becomes the second-fastest player to reach 9,000 Test runs.
The well-known Australian batsman Steven Smith reached 9000 runs for the second-fastest time in Test cricket history, marking yet another notable milestone. The 34-year-old reached this milestone in 174 innings, barely two innings more than former Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara, who did it in 172 innings. Smith tied Steve Waugh’s record for most centuries in Test matches by getting his 32nd century. He contributed to Australia’s first innings total of 416 runs with 110 runs off 184 balls, 15 of which were boundaries.
Nathan Lyon arrives in Lord's with the help of crutches.
Get well soon, Lyon. [Sky Sports] pic.twitter.com/2iWqI30n10
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 30, 2023
Steven Smith, who is 34 years old, scored his eighth century in a Test match played in England. He has appeared in 19 matches, averaging an outstanding 60.27. He has lately been in excellent form and was essential to Australia’s triumph over India in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, which took place at The Oval earlier this month.
Smith is preparing to play his 100th Test in the forthcoming game, which will mark yet another big accomplishment for him. The historic event will occur on July 6, when Australia plays England in the third Ashes Test at Headingley.
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