Nathan Lyon not fazed by criticism – Cricket News Update
Australian premier spinner, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Nathan-Michael-Lyon-c78822, is not fazed by the criticism hurled at him by former players, claiming that he is doing all in his power to deliver the goods for the national team.
The recently concluded clash against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 again showed the vulnerability of the Aussie bowling attack, and further highlighted the need for a quality spinner. Though Lyon has easily established himself as the spin spearhead, he is more used in a holding capacity rather than an out and out wicket-taker.
That fact was highlighted by Lankan spin legend http://www.senore.com/Cricket/M-Muralitharan-c1864, who wanted his side to show more attacking intent against the 25-year-old. Lyon picked up two wickets at Hobart, despite the track considerably breaking up in the last two days. Both of his scalps came in the first innings, after which he hardly managed to make an impact, even though he remained on the economical side.
On the contrary, Lankan spinner http://www.senore.com/Cricket/HMRKB-Herath-c1559 had made full use of the deteriorating track by claiming a five-wicket haul to extend his impressive run with the ball this year.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Stuart-Charles-Glyndwr-MacGill-c91433, the ex leg-spinner, also complained over Lyon’s desire to rush through his overs, rather than giving the ball much-needed tweak.
However, the spinner was keen to downplay any criticism regarding the speed at which he bowls by claiming that he is not afraid to toss the ball up. Furthermore, he said that he has the backing of the coach and skipper, which gives him confidence to go out and perform.
"People are going to have their own opinion but I'm really confident in my own skill set,'' said Lyon, 25."I have the full confidence of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Clarke-c51120. Whatever people are saying outside the Australian cricket room doesn't really affect me. "
Lyon also added that he is in constant communication with Clarke and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Matthew-Wade-c1933 about his bowling speed.
"I'm communicating with Pup and Wadey every over about my pace. I've got a pretty good guide there with one of the best players in the world, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978, and the Australian keeper."
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 and Lyon will aim to clinch the series when they take on the tourists in the Boxing Day Test.
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