Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Lyon Worries Over England's Spin Ahead Of Ashes
Australian spinner Nathan Lyon is worried about England's spin bowlers ahead of the big Ashes cricket series.
He thinks spin will be very important in the games.
England is having some problems because their best spinner is injured, and other potential spinners aren't playing.
Lyon believes Jack Leach is their best spinner.
Lyon himself recently didn't play in a game for Australia, but expects things to be different when the Ashes start.
Nathan Lyon expressed concerns about England's spin-bowling ahead of the 2025-26 Ashes.
Lyon believes spin will play a key role in determining the outcome of the Ashes series.
England's first-choice spinner Shoaib Bashir is ruled out through injury.
Lyon backs Jack Leach as England's best spinner.
Lyon was left out of Australia's XI for a recent Test against the West Indies.
- Who
- Nathan Lyon, Jack Leach, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell.
- What
- Nathan Lyon discusses England's spin-bowling situation.
- When
- The article was published recently, before the Ashes.
- Where
- Australia, England.
- Why
- Lyon believes spin will be key in the Ashes, expressing concern about England's resources.
Lyon's View
England's View
Spin Bowling Selection
Lyon's View
Lyon is concerned with England's spin-bowling choices and depth.
England's View
England may be experimenting with different spinners.
- Event
- Ashes Series
- Key Figure
- Nathan Lyon
- Concern
- England's spin bowling depth
- Injured Spinner
- Shoaib Bashir
- Likely Starter
- Jack Leach
- Other Player Mentioned
- Jacob Bethell
