Hes turning the ball in the opposite direction- Michael Hussey suggests who should be Lyons spin partner for 4th Test
Former Australian cricketer Michael Hussey has suggested a name who could be veteral spinner Nathan Lyon's spin partner in the fourth and final Test in Ahmedabad starting from March 9. Hussey looked impressed with Lyon's bowling so far in the series, especially in the third Test where the right-armer took 3/35 in the first innings and 8/64 in the second. On the question who should be Lyon's partner, Hussey told in a SEN network podcast," Ive been really impressed with Murphy, he looks really good. Having said that though, I like to have the balance in the attack where youve got one guy spinning it into the right-hander and one guy spinning away. Id probably lean towards Kuhnemann, but only for that reason that hes turning the ball in the opposite direction. While on 35-year-old Lyon's future, Hussey said, "While being aged 35 is usually nearing the end for a cricketer, Hussey doesnt believe thats the case for Lyon when asked how long the off-spinner could continue donning the baggy green. "As long as he wants really. Hes been amazing with his longevity and hes still pretty young really. Hes got years and years to go, as long as his body keeps holding up. They always say spinners come into their peak into their 30s and maybe into their late 30s, its a tough art and I dont see why he cant keep going for a long time, Hussey added. Meanwhile, Steve Smith will lead Australia in the final Testas regular captain Pat Cummins remains with his unwell mother back home. Smith had captained the side in Indore in Cummins' absence. Cummins had flown back home after the Delhi Test to be with his mother who is in palliative care. Smith had captained Australia to a nine-wicket win in Indore last week. India lead the series 2-1 and need a win to qualify for the World Test Championship final. With the win in Indore, Australia secured their qualification for the WTC summit clash in London in June.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 2:37 am