Nathan Lyon may be Australia’s most successful off-spinner but remains somewhat understated, even by his own definition. Here, he opens up to SAM PILGER about his hopes for the forthcoming Ashes tour and his views of the England batsmen that he’s preparing to lock horns with, starting on Wednesday…
What does the Ashes represent to an Australian cricketer in 2019?
It remains the pinnacle for any Australian; I love it, it is all very exciting, all the hype and build-up. It is great playing in front of a crowd who is completely against you, and you have to prove yourself. We...