http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Nathan-Michael-Lyon-c78822 to play at Adelaide – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Robert-John-Inverarity-c85980, the Australian national selector, has confirmed the inclusion of off-spinner, Nathan Lyon for the fourth and final Test match against India, which will commence from the 24th of this month at the Adelaide Oval.
Lyon missed the third Test at the bouncy track of Perth after the Aussies went in with a four pronged pace attack which demolished the Men In Blue by an innings margin, consequently helping in sealing a series victory with one game still to play.
However, with the Adelaide surface more helpful for spinners, the inclusion of Lyon becomes a necessity with Inverarity confirming that the 24-year-old will feature at the expense of one of the inform fast bowler.
"A spin bowler has always been a priority in Test matches at Adelaide Oval and it is very likely that Nathan Lyon will replace one of the other bowlers in the final XI for the fourth Test," Inverarity said.
This means a re-shuffling for the hosts in the bowling department which includes http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Pattinson-c1653, the selectors might be inclined to leave either Siddle or Hilfenhaus, who have
shared the workload in the first three-day game.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Harris-c61739 returned after a hamstring complaint at Perth and showed great tenacity to trouble the opponents with late movement. He will look to gain more competitive time with the national team and might be included, given his track record at the Adelaide.
Starc replaced Pattinson and impressed with a couple of crucial breakthroughs so his learning curve with the team could be prolonged, which will come in handy in the future.
With the Perth rout completed inside 3 days, Inverarity quashed any rumours of extra workload for his fast bowlers, by concentrating on winning the final Test to inflict a series whitewash.
"The fact the Australians were able to dismiss http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 in only 60 and 63 overs in Perth and the extra two rest days because the Test finished early has meant that there is reduced concern about excessive workloads for the fast bowlers. Michael Clarke's team
will be striving to maintain the momentum with a win in Adelaide," he added.
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