“Thing We’ll See Mitchell Marsh Bowl” In Adelaide: Nathan Lyon Amid Star’s Injury Concerns

Veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon said he’s optimistic of all-rounder Mitchell Marsh bowling for Australia within the upcoming pink-ball Test versus India, starting in Adelaide Oval on December 6. He included that if required, he can occupy added bowling work coming his means. “I honestly think we’ll see Mitch Marsh bowl. I’m not concerned about Bison’s (Marsh’s) fitness if I’m being honest. He’s been brilliant for us in the games (since) he’s come back in … I’ve got full confidence in Bison, happy to bowl his overs. I’m very clear on my role within the team so nothing really changes with me. If I get the opportunity to bowl more overs I’ll jump at it,” said Lyon to press reporters on Wednesday.

He anticipates the Adelaide pitch, stuffed with 6mm turf, will definitely provide assist for rewriters because the Test takes place. With Australia aspiring to settle the gathering after shedding to India by 295 go for Perth, Lyon is optimistic relating to the hosts’ putting in a much better program in Adelaide.

“We understand that we didn’t play our best cricket in Perth and India totally outplayed us. But with all the other stuff, it’s been quite humorous in a way looking at how much has been said and the reactions of so many different people after one loss.”

“The beauty of a five-match Test series…is you get the opportunity to turn that around and that’s the challenge of what we face right now. We are coming up against a world-class India side that played an exceptional game of cricket over in Perth but that’s been nine days or so ago now, so come Friday we go again which I’m excited about.”

“We are humans, we are going to make mistakes, but if we can go out there and try and learn along the journey then we are going to put ourselves in a better position come our next fixture. We’ve got a great record here, playing at one of the best venues in the world on a great wicket, so looking forward to that,” he specified.

He licensed off by revealing shock over Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja being uncared for in Perth, as India chosen Washington Sundar upfront of well-known spin-bowling duo. “(It) more than surprises me. That’s the quality of Indian cricketers they have in that squad. You’ve got Ashwin with 530-odd wickets (536) and then Jadeja over 300 wickets (319). It’s pretty remarkable to see the quality of players sitting on the bench.”

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