Nathan Lyon wins hearts with response to Ajinkya Rahane's sporting gesture for him

Nathan Lyon has been Australia's premier spinner in Test cricket for almost a dece. After legendary spinner Shane Warne's retirement, several spinners were tried and tested, however, ne could consolidate ir position in Australian side way Lyon did. off-spinner recently achieved a historic milestone when he stepped foot at Gabba for  India vs Australia 4th Test 2021. 

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Nathan Lyon lauds Ajinkya Rahane's kind gesture after Gabba win

Lyon became 13th Australian cricketer to represent country in 100 Test matches. offie's 100th Test match wasn't one to remember as India beat Australia by three wickets in Brisbane to clinch Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1. In doing so, India also mand to become first team to defeat Australia at Gabba in 32 years. After victory, India's stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane h a special gesture for Nathan Lyon that earned him high praise from fans and players. 

In an effort to show ir appreciation of him reaching his 100th Test milestone against m, Indian team, heed by Ajinkya Rahane, chose to commemorate occasion for Lyon with a specially signed match jersey by all Indian players. Rahane presented Lyon with token just a few minutes before he handed over Border-Gavaskar Trophy to team youngsters. 

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w, Lyon has responded to Rahane's gesture in sweet manner. After about a week since ir loss at Gabba, Australian took to Instagram and shared a few pictures from his 100th Test. In caption, Lyon also reflected back upon his Test career and revealed how he would have been grateful to have even played one Test for Australia, let alone 100. Lyon went on to congratulate Indian team on historic series win.

cricketer also lauded Ajinkya Rahane and co. for ir sportsmanship and also expressed his gratitude for giving him a signed India jersey as memorabilia of his 100th Test. Lyon's post thanking India after a painful series loss was appreciated by fans as y congratulated spinner on landmark achievement.

tably, Lyon did t have  best of times in  India vs Australia test series. At 33, and playing a milestone 100th test match Lyon would have hoped for a better haul than 9 he ended series with. Lyon would also have hoped to finish series at an even 400 wickets - a record that he would've achieved h he taken just one more wicket anywhere in series.

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However, as things stand, he has finished tour at 399 wickets and might have to wait a while before he gets to go to 400. off-spinner has been picked in Australia's side for  South Africa vs Australia 2021 Test series where he will have ar shot at achieving feat.  South Africa vs Australia 2021 Test series is set to commence next month, schedule of which will be out soon.

Nathan Lyon Test career

Lyon, who received Baggy Green . 421 in August 2011, has become one of most well-regarded spinners in Australian cricket and has earned tremendous respect from junior players in side for his experience and perseverance. Nathan Lyon Test career is a testimonial of his hard work and determination. In 100 Tests, Lyon has grabbed 399 wickets at an aver of 32.1 to go with 16 four wicket-hauls and 18 fifers. tably, he hasn't ever bowled a -ball in his 10-year Test career.

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