An amusing and unexpected incident took place on Day 3 of the Sheffield Shield 2024 clash between New South Wales and South Australia, starring none other than Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon. The moment unfolded when Travis Head smashed a massive six off Tanveer Sangha, sending the ball soaring far beyond the boundary ropes and into the bushes, well over Lyon’s head, who was fielding in the deep.

In a lighthearted turn of events, Nathan Lyon decided to venture into the bushes in an attempt to retrieve the lost ball. To everyone’s surprise, he stumbled upon another ball, but it was a white one! Soon after, Lyon’s teammates and some ground staff joined in on the search, and they eventually found the match ball.

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Cricket Australia shared the amusing moment on Instagram, adding a humorous caption that perfectly matched the quirky event and Nathan Lyon’s on-field prowess. Shifting the focus to the match itself, Lyon didn’t have the best time with the bat, departing for an 18-ball duck. However, he made up for it with the ball, delivering a brilliant performance as he claimed yet another five-wicket haul in domestic cricket.

 

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Nathan Lyon’s impressive figures read 24.3-8-47-5, showcasing his class and experience on the field. After New South Wales declared their second innings, Lyon was back at it during a short eight-over burst. He trapped opener Conor McInerney in front, reducing South Australia to 7/1 at the end of the day’s play.

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In a recent discussion, Lyon shared his thoughts on the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy and made a bold prediction about Australia’s chances. Speaking to Alyssa Healy on the Willow Talk podcast, Lyon expressed his excitement, saying, “It’s been 10 years since we’ve won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. I’ve been thinking about this series for a long time. My prediction is 5-0 to Australia.”

With India having won the last two Border-Gavaskar series in Australia, it will be fascinating to see how this highly anticipated contest unfolds.