Australia surprised many by leaving out Nathan Lyon for the second Test. The selectors opted for a full pace attack, bringing in Michael Neser as an extra seam-bowling option. Lyon missed a home Test for the first time since 2012. The veteran spinner admitted that he was extremely unhappy about the exclusion.
“It could have gone a few different ways, and it’s certainly nothing against Nathan. He’s a freak. He’s been our spinner for such a long time, but the extra batting and the way the tail hung in for 50 overs gave us the balance we were after,” Smith said.
Michael Neser’s Five-Wicket Shows Australia Can Cope Without Nathan Lyon
The Australian quartet Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Brendan Doggett, and Michael Neser shared 19 of England’s 20 wickets. The only dismissal not taken by a bowler came from a sharp run-out by Josh Inglis. Cam Green bowled a few overs as well but couldn’t pick up a wicket.
After taking just one wicket in the first innings, Neser ran through the England batting lineup with a five-for in the second. The right-arm pacer took five wickets for 42 runs, helping Australia take a 2-0 lead in the ongoing five-match series.
Australia Face Selection Dilemma Ahead of Third Test in Adelaide
Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon are set to return, while Brendan Doggett will miss out. The harder call is deciding who makes way for Lyon. Michael Neser could be dropped because he was the last player added to the team.
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