David Warner missed the first two Tests with a groin injury and was added to the squad ahead of the Sydney Test. Although David Warner has returned to training, there are question marks about his fitness, with the player himself saying that it is “highly doubtful” he would be fully fit.
Speaking to the media on Monday, Nathan Lyon said that it is worth including David Warner in the side even if he is not fully fit. The Australian also admitted he is excited to see David Warner return as an opener.
Australia have struggled in the absence of David Warner. The top order has failed to fire against India, with opener Joe Burns disappointing. Australian openers have registered just one 50+ run partnership across the two Tests, and David Warner’s return is set to beef up the Australian batting.
It remains to be seen who will partner David Warner at the top. With Joe Burns dropped, Will Pucovski could make his debut alongside Warner. Another option could see Australia continue with Matthew Wade, as the wicket-keeper batsman has impressed in recent weeks.
Nathan Lyon looks forward to 400 Test wickets
Nathan Lyon also expressed his excitement about potentially reaching 400 Test wickets in Sydney. Nathan Lyon averages 4 Test wickets at the venue and is 6 shy of the historic milestone. If Nathan Lyon reaches the milestone at Sydney, he will become just the third Australian, to take 400 wickets in the longest format of the game.
Nathan Lyon reiterated that the team’s efforts mean more to him. However, with the Australian set to play his 100th Test soon, the cricketer admitted that it will be special to look back at these moments at the end of his career.
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