Lyon criticises solutions he went out to bat with concussion sub in thoughts

Lyon suffered a calf harm on the second day which is all however sure to rule him out of the tour, however he hobbled to the crease on the finish of Australia’s second innings, including 15 runs for the ultimate wicket with Mitchell Starc.

Commentating on Sky Sports, Kevin Pietersen raised the query of whether or not it may have been completed for the potential of getting Lyon subbed out of the sport which may solely occur via concussion or Covid-19.

“Imagine if he [Lyon] had been hit on the head and got concussion, he’d have got a like-for-like replacement and a world-class spinner [Todd Murphy], based on how he performed in India, it gives food for thought,” Pietersen stated.

When requested a broader query about whether or not cricket ought to introduce substitutes for quite a lot of accidents to keep away from a crew being a participant down, Lyon referenced the demise of Hughes who was struck by a bouncer whereas taking part in for New South Wales in late 2014.

“Test cricket’s been around a lot longer than I have and injuries are part of the game,” he stated. “I have heard comments that I only went out there to get hit in the head but I’m really against that. I have lost one of my mates due to being hit in the head so I think that’s a really poor conversation being had, if I’m honest with you.”

Lyon, who described his harm as a “decent tear”, can have additional conversations with Australia’s medical crew on Sunday about his future on the tour however is resigned to an prolonged interval on the sidelines for the primary time since he made his Test debut in 2011. This harm has come throughout his a centesimal consecutive Test and he sits on 496 wickets.

He admitted it had been an emotional few days however was decided to assist Australia in any means he may which is why he got here to the crease.

“I have been absolutely shattered,” he stated. “I have been in tears, I have been upset, I have been hurting. That shows this team means everything to me. And I will start this rehab journey now to get back and play my role and keep loving what I am able to do.

“After doing this for 13 years and never lacking a day of college, if you happen to can put it like that, it should be difficult. It’s going to be totally different. It’s a unique problem. But we all the time look ahead to totally different challenges and looking for a solution to get higher.”

Lyon, who had to wait in the Long Room when the eighth wicket fell to avoid being timed out, said that Pat Cummins and Andrew McDonald had been reluctant about the idea of him batting, but he believed any runs added could prove vital.

“I knew the dangers,” he said. “But the best way I take a look at it… I’ll do something for this crew. You by no means know the way large a 15-run partnership could be in an Ashes sequence. I’m happy with myself for going on the market and doing that. I’ll do it many times and once more. I really like this crew. I really like taking part in cricket for Australia. And if I can preserve taking part in my function and assist out my team-mates I’ll do this.”