Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has conveyed a particular message to Mitchell Johnson forward of the primary Check match of the three-game dwelling collection in opposition to Pakistan, commencing in Perth on December 14.
Mitchell Johnson’s remarks on David Warner’s farewell stir headlines
Johnson’s controversial feedback about David Warner receiving a house farewell in red-ball cricket, regardless of issues about his kind, grabbed headlines earlier than the collection opener. The scenario escalated when Johnson disclosed that he didn’t obtain an applicable textual content message from Warner, involving extra former Australian cricketers within the saga.
Nathan Lyon’s message for Johnson forward of first Check
As the primary Check approaches, Lyon has affirmed that he harbors no grievances with ex-teammate Johnson, however the latter’s latest feedback about Warner. The correct-arm spinner additionally expressesd a willingness to have interaction in dialog with Johnson, given the chance in Perth.
“If he’s around the ground I’ll say hello to him, I’ve got no dramas with saying hello. He was pretty incredible in that 2013-14 Ashes, and I’ve got some very fond memories of it, that’s for sure,” Lyon was quoted as saying by Sen.com.au
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Lyon’s willpower: Eyeing the unique 500-wicket membership
Lyon has additional emphasised that retirement will not be on his thoughts in the meanwhile. With a powerful document of 122 Check appearances and 496 wickets, he’s simply 4 wanting reaching the 500-wicket milestone and becoming a member of the unique membership of Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne.
“I’m not putting a number on it. I want to play cricket for as long as I can. I didn’t win in India and I haven’t won in England, and it’s two places I want to do. I feel like there’s a passion there to keep going – I’m definitely not putting a line through where I can get to,” the 36-year-old added.
“It’s something I’m extremely proud of and when you look at it you’re slowly creeping your way up on two Australian greats who are the only two guys who have taken over 500 wickets for Australia. It’s pretty amazing when you potentially see your name up alongside those guys,” the New south Wales-born concluded.
