Brisbane, Australia, Dec 5, 2025 (AFP) - Lyon 'absolutely filthy' at being dropped for Ashes Test

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2025-12-05

Frustrated Australian spinner Nathan Lyon said he was "absolutely filthy" at being axed for the second Ashes Test against England. The 140-Test veteran was omitted in favour of an all-pace attack for the day-night clash in Brisbane, and only learned his fate two hours before the toss on Thursday. It is the first time since 2012 that he has missed a home Test, replaced by right-arm paceman Michael Neser. "Absolutely filthy," the 38-year-old told A......

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