Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Lyon Backs Leach as England's Top Spinner
Nathan Lyon, an Australian off-spinner, says Jack Leach is the best spinner for England.
He mentioned that James Anderson said Shoaib Bashir was picked to do what Lyon does.
Even though Bashir is out with an injury, Lyon still thinks Leach is better.
Leach had good stats on the Pakistan tour.
Lyon was recently not chosen for a match where the team chose more fast bowlers.
Nathan Lyon believes Jack Leach is England's best spinner.
Lyon stated James Anderson mentioned Shoaib Bashir was chosen to emulate Lyon's success.
Leach's performance in the Pakistan tour was better than Bashir's, according to Lyon.
Bashir has been sidelined with an injury and is expected to feature in the 2025-26 Ashes tour.
Lyon was recently left out of a Test match as selectors favored four pace bowlers.
- Who
- Nathan Lyon, Jack Leach, Shoaib Bashir, and James Anderson.
- What
- Nathan Lyon's opinion on Jack Leach being England's best spinner.
- When
- Recently, during a Cricket Australia sponsorship event.
- Where
- Sydney.
- Why
- Lyon shared his thoughts on England's spin options and the role of spinners in upcoming series.
Nathan Lyon's View
Other Perspectives
England's Best Spinner
Nathan Lyon's View
Lyon believes Jack Leach is England's best spinner.
Other Perspectives
Others view on the topic.
- Player
- Nathan Lyon
- Sport
- Cricket
- Teams Involved
- Australia and England
- Key Players Mentioned
- Jack Leach, Shoaib Bashir, James Anderson
- Event
- Cricket Australia Sponsorship Event
Sources
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Jack Leach is England’s ‘best spinner’: Nathan Lyon