Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Tom Moody Suggests Dropping Nathan Lyon for Brisbane Test
Tom Moody, a former Australian cricketer, has suggested that Nathan Lyon might be dropped for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Lyon is very close to breaking a big record with 563 Test wickets, just one short of Glenn McGrath's record.
Moody thinks the pitch in Brisbane and England's fast scoring might not give Lyon enough chances to shine.
He suggested replacing Lyon with Beau Webster to add more batting strength.
In the first Test, Australia's fast bowlers did really well, and they won by a big margin.
It's a tough decision, but Moody believes it might be the best choice for the team.
Tom Moody suggests dropping Nathan Lyon for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Lyon is one wicket away from matching Glenn McGrath's record of 563 Test wickets.
Moody believes the Gabba pitch and England's aggressive batting style reduce Lyon's impact.
Beau Webster is proposed as a replacement to strengthen the middle order.
Australia won the first Ashes Test by 209 runs, with fast bowlers playing a crucial role.
- Who
- Tom Moody, former Australian all-rounder, and Nathan Lyon, Australian spinner
- What
- Suggestion to drop Nathan Lyon for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane
- When
- Second Ashes Test starting December 4
- Where
- Brisbane, Australia
- Why
- Gabba pitch favours fast bowlers and England's aggressive batting style reduces spinner's impact
- Player
- Nathan Lyon
- Record
- 563 Test wickets (one short of Glenn McGrath's record)
- Pitch
- Gabba pitch favours fast bowlers
- Match
- Second Ashes Test in Brisbane
- Date
- December 4
- Proposed Replacement
- Beau Webster
- First Test Result
- Australia won by 209 runs