Lyon's Omission: Australia's All-Seam Attack for Ashes Test

In a shocking move, Nathan Lyon is left out of the Australian side for the second Ashes Test, ending his streak of 71 consecutive home Tests. Pat Cummins also remains sidelined, leading to an all-seam attack with Michael Neser making his third Test appearance. Stand-in captain Steve Smith explains the strategy, emphasizing the belief in the pink balls potential under lights. Lyon, needing just two wickets to surpass McGrath, expresses disappointment about his exclusion. Meanwhile, England wins the toss and chooses to bat, extending their winning streak to seven consecutive Tests. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.