10 Best off spinners in international cricket

By Veeran Rajendiran

Updated - 05 Dec 2015, 18:23 IST

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5. Nathan Lyon (Australia):

Nathan Lyon. (Photo Source: Getty Images)

The emergence of Nathan Lyon ended Australia’s search for an effective front line spinner after the departure of Shane Warne. Nathan Lyon worked as a curator at the Adelaide Oval before becoming Australia’s premier spin bowler in all forms. Lyon is an orthodox off-spinner with a clean action who relies on subtle variations in the flight and pace. He holds the record for the most Test wickets taken by an Australian off-spin bowler, after passing Hugh Trumble’s 141 wickets in 2015. “Test specialist” Nathan Lyon has played 48 Tests so far in his career and has 169 dismissals to his name at a slightly higher average of 34.17. His best bowling performance 7/94 came against India at Delhi in 2013. Lyon has faced challenges from time to time and has also been dropped from the team. However, he has overcome these challenges to become Australia’s most prolific off-spinner.

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