I didn’t really see Bazball in my two Ashes Tests against England: Nathan Lyon

Veteran Australia spinner Nathan Lyon took a dig at England's 'Bazball', stating he was 2-0 up against it in the recently concluded Ashes. He also praised the Australian batters who played an attacking brand of cricket, citing the example of veteran David Warner.

The 35-year-old was ruled out of the Ashes after sustaining a calf injury on Day 2 of the second Test at the Lord's Cricket Ground. He picked up a total of nine wickets in the series.

“I know everyone keeps talking about BazBall, to be honest, I didn’t really see BazBall… throughout my two Tests against them. I’m 2-0 in my Tests against BazBall… I look at the Australian cricket team and the batters we’ve had, David Warner for example… I’ve seen him score hundreds in a session… and that’s off playing an attacking brand of cricket," Lyon told SEN’s The Run Home.

He went on to explain how the 'Bazball' strategy should be used, adding that it is all about knowing the key moments of the game.

“I think there’s a lot of smoke and mirrors with BazBall, if I’m being honest with you, and I feel like if you’re going to play an aggressive brand of cricket anyway, it’s about being able to go up and down in gears and understanding the moments in the game," he added.

I’m definitely not joking about going back to the Ashes: Lyon

Nathan Lyon further spoke about his comeback to the Ashes, noting that seeing the three games at home motivated him to return to play. He added that his passion for the game has perhaps reached another level and that he still has a lot of cricket left in him.

“I tell you one thing, I’m definitely not joking about going back to the Ashes. I feel like having this injury, coming home and watching the guys play the three Test matches has really driven me to get back there and make sure I’m back playing cricket. My hunger for the game has probably gone to a new level, this has allowed me to have a little bit more time off during my rehab, sit back, reflect and reset some goals and find a really decent purpose for me.

“I’m definitely not writing off going back to England for the Ashes… the finish line for me hasn’t even popped up in my eyesight yet, I’ve still got a lot of cricket left in me in my eyes and a lot to offer the Renegades, New South Wales cricket but also Australia," the 35-year-old concluded.