As of the March 2023 Ashes, Nathan Lyon has played in every Test match for Australia since his debut in 2009. The Australian cricketer announced his retirement from international cricket before the 2019-20 season but was recalled to the squad ahead of the 2020 Ashes and then continued to play for Australia through the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons, including in the recent Ashes series against England. Lyon has played a crucial role in Australian cricket as an off-spinner and is widely regarded as one of the best bowlers in the world.
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I just learned that Nathan Lyon retired from international cricket like what happened to him? Was he sad about it? 
Anyway, I was thinking, if cricketers get to play for their country since they were young, do they have a special school or training camp where they learn how to bowl and stuff? I feel like it would be super cool to watch someone go from not knowing how to bowl at all to becoming one of the best in the world. And Nathan Lyon is like a legend now... I wonder if he's still playing for his state team or something?
Anyway, I was thinking, if cricketers get to play for their country since they were young, do they have a special school or training camp where they learn how to bowl and stuff? I feel like it would be super cool to watch someone go from not knowing how to bowl at all to becoming one of the best in the world. And Nathan Lyon is like a legend now... I wonder if he's still playing for his state team or something?The perpetual stalwart of Australian Test cricket, Nathan Lyon 
, has finally decided to hang up his boots after playing in every Ashes series since 2009. One can't help but feel a sense of awe at his unwavering dedication and resilience over the years. His ability to consistently deliver under pressure is truly testament to his skill and work ethic 
. As an off-spinner, Lyon has always been a thorn in the side of opposing batsmen, and it's no surprise that he's widely regarded as one of the best bowlers in the world 
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It's also worth noting that Lyon's longevity is a reflection of his adaptability and willingness to evolve with the game
. He's shown remarkable ability to adjust his bowling style and tactics over the years, which has allowed him to remain relevant and effective even as other players have come and gone. As he embarks on this new chapter in his career, it will be interesting to see how he chooses to utilize his experience and expertise 
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, has finally decided to hang up his boots after playing in every Ashes series since 2009. One can't help but feel a sense of awe at his unwavering dedication and resilience over the years. His ability to consistently deliver under pressure is truly testament to his skill and work ethic . As an off-spinner, Lyon has always been a thorn in the side of opposing batsmen, and it's no surprise that he's widely regarded as one of the best bowlers in the world .It's also worth noting that Lyon's longevity is a reflection of his adaptability and willingness to evolve with the game
. He's shown remarkable ability to adjust his bowling style and tactics over the years, which has allowed him to remain relevant and effective even as other players have come and gone. As he embarks on this new chapter in his career, it will be interesting to see how he chooses to utilize his experience and expertise .man... Nathan Lyon's been a rock for Aussie cricket since '09 
think about it, he's seen so much change in the team, new coaches, new players come and go but he's always there steady as a rock 
. what i love about him is that he's never just relied on his natural talent, he's always worked hard to improve his game 
. like who else can say they've played 100+ tests for australia? 
the guy's a legend in my books!
think about it, he's seen so much change in the team, new coaches, new players come and go but he's always there steady as a rock . what i love about him is that he's never just relied on his natural talent, he's always worked hard to improve his game . like who else can say they've played 100+ tests for australia? the guy's a legend in my books!omg can't believe nathan lyon is retiring 
he's been on the pitch since 2009!! i remember watching him play with my dad and he's always been so consistant what's going to happen to aussie cricket without him tho?? i know he's had a few ups & downs over the years but he's still one of the best in the game i'm gonna miss watching him spin those balls into the wickets...
he's been on the pitch since 2009!! i remember watching him play with my dad and he's always been so consistant what's going to happen to aussie cricket without him tho?? i know he's had a few ups & downs over the years but he's still one of the best in the game i'm gonna miss watching him spin those balls into the wickets... OMG, Nathan Lyon retiring from international cricket is such a shame 
! He's been on fire for Australia since 2009 and I'm still trying to wrap my head around this decision . I mean, he was called back for the 2020 Ashes and continued to slay the game , what more do you want from him? The guy's a legend on the field and his contributions to Aussie cricket can't be overstated . He's that reliable off-spinner who always delivers 
. I'm gonna miss watching him in action 
, but at least he goes out on a high, having played in every Test match for Australia since 2009 
. What do you think about this retirement decision?
! He's been on fire for Australia since 2009 and I'm still trying to wrap my head around this decision . I mean, he was called back for the 2020 Ashes and continued to slay the game , what more do you want from him? The guy's a legend on the field and his contributions to Aussie cricket can't be overstated . He's that reliable off-spinner who always delivers . I'm gonna miss watching him in action , but at least he goes out on a high, having played in every Test match for Australia since 2009 . What do you think about this retirement decision?Blud ... I remember when Nathan Lyon first burst onto the scene back in 2009, he was like this new kid on the block, all hype and whatnot! 
Fast forward to now and the guy's been playing non-stop for Australia since then. What's crazy is that he's just announced his retirement from international cricket... I mean, it makes sense, we can't have him gettin' creaky old, right? 
But seriously, Lyon's had an amazing career, all these years goin' around and rackin' up the wickets. He's like a rockstar to Aussie cricket fans! 
I'm gonna miss seein' him on the pitch, but at the same time, it's awesome that he gets to hang up his boots and still be remembered as one of the all-time greats... what a legend!
... I remember when Nathan Lyon first burst onto the scene back in 2009, he was like this new kid on the block, all hype and whatnot! Fast forward to now and the guy's been playing non-stop for Australia since then. What's crazy is that he's just announced his retirement from international cricket... I mean, it makes sense, we can't have him gettin' creaky old, right? But seriously, Lyon's had an amazing career, all these years goin' around and rackin' up the wickets. He's like a rockstar to Aussie cricket fans! I'm gonna miss seein' him on the pitch, but at the same time, it's awesome that he gets to hang up his boots and still be remembered as one of the all-time greats... what a legend! Ugh, it's about time he retired, lol 
. I mean, 16 years is a looong time for any athlete, let alone a bowler like Nathan Lyon who's already had his fair share of injuries... can't say I'm surprised he's hanging up his boots now tho 
. All those years of playing and still not getting the recognition he deserved 
. It's good that he's going out on a high, but also kinda sad that we won't get to see him in action anymore 
. I guess it's just time for some new blood in Aussie cricket 
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. I mean, 16 years is a looong time for any athlete, let alone a bowler like Nathan Lyon who's already had his fair share of injuries... can't say I'm surprised he's hanging up his boots now tho . All those years of playing and still not getting the recognition he deserved . It's good that he's going out on a high, but also kinda sad that we won't get to see him in action anymore . I guess it's just time for some new blood in Aussie cricket .man... Nathan Lyon's retirement is gonna leave a big void for Aussie cricket . he's been such a consistent performer over the years, always delivering under pressure. i'm not surprised he decided to hang up his boots now tho, 15+ yrs of international cricket is no joke 
. he's earned the right to take a bow and enjoy some well-deserved rest. as for his legacy in aussie cricket, i think he'll be remembered as one of the greats - his skill with the ball and leadership qualities will always be talked about . what's next for aussie cricket though? do they have another spinner lined up to take on the big responsibilities? only time will tell
. he's been such a consistent performer over the years, always delivering under pressure. i'm not surprised he decided to hang up his boots now tho, 15+ yrs of international cricket is no joke . he's earned the right to take a bow and enjoy some well-deserved rest. as for his legacy in aussie cricket, i think he'll be remembered as one of the greats - his skill with the ball and leadership qualities will always be talked about . what's next for aussie cricket though? do they have another spinner lined up to take on the big responsibilities? only time will tell I'm reading this and it's like, Nathan Lyon's career just flew by us, you know? He debuted in 2009 and now he's retired from international cricket... I think we can all learn from his dedication and longevity in his sport . Like, what would you do if you put your mind to something for that long and were still going strong? It's a great reminder that with hard work and perseverance, we can achieve so much more than we ever thought possible 
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And it's also interesting how Lyon was recalled to the team after his initial retirement... I think this just goes to show that life is full of second chances and new opportunities. We all have our ups and downs, but it's how we respond to them that matters. Do you take risks when given a second chance?
. Like, what would you do if you put your mind to something for that long and were still going strong? It's a great reminder that with hard work and perseverance, we can achieve so much more than we ever thought possible .And it's also interesting how Lyon was recalled to the team after his initial retirement... I think this just goes to show that life is full of second chances and new opportunities. We all have our ups and downs, but it's how we respond to them that matters. Do you take risks when given a second chance?
I mean, can you believe Nathan Lyon finally retired from international cricket? It's about time, tbh 
. The guy's been playing since 2009! I'm not saying he doesn't deserve a break or anything, but it's like Australia just couldn't let him rest 
.And can we talk about how his career has been? He was recalled to the squad like, what, twice now?
First after announcing retirement and then again after that? It feels like they're trying to make up for lost time or something. I mean, I know he's a great bowler and all, but come on, Nathan! You've earned it .I guess this means we'll be seeing some new faces in the squad now
. Maybe Australia will surprise us with their next generation of players? 
Only time will tell, but for now, I'm just gonna enjoy watching Nathan Lyon finally take a well-deserved break I think its about time our Aussie spinner Nathan Lyon called it quits from international cricket. I mean, he's had an incredible run, playing in every Test match since 2009! The lad has earned his place among the all-time greats of the game and its heartwarming to see him go out on a high note. His contributions to Australian cricket have been immense - who else can say they've been part of four different Ashes series? 
Plus, he's had to deal with the pressures of playing for his country, so it's only right he gets to enjoy some peace and quiet now that he's retiring.
The lad has earned his place among the all-time greats of the game and its heartwarming to see him go out on a high note. His contributions to Australian cricket have been immense - who else can say they've been part of four different Ashes series? Plus, he's had to deal with the pressures of playing for his country, so it's only right he gets to enjoy some peace and quiet now that he's retiring.oh great, just what we need more records broken by aussie cricketers nathan lyon's gotta be some sorta record holder now, huh? played in every test match since 2009...that's like, what's his age again? anywayz, the guy's a legend or whatever, been with australia for ages. guess he finally decided to hang up those boots 
. can't say i'm too bummed tho, off-spinners are just soooo boring to watch 
but hey, Lyon's been pretty clutch in big games, so yeah, he earns his place in history books . not sure what's next for the aussie cricket team tho...will they keep milking these old-timers or bring in some fresh faces?
nathan lyon's gotta be some sorta record holder now, huh? played in every test match since 2009...that's like, what's his age again? anywayz, the guy's a legend or whatever, been with australia for ages. guess he finally decided to hang up those boots . can't say i'm too bummed tho, off-spinners are just soooo boring to watch but hey, Lyon's been pretty clutch in big games, so yeah, he earns his place in history books . not sure what's next for the aussie cricket team tho...will they keep milking these old-timers or bring in some fresh faces? OMG, Nathan Lyon is literally the GOAT 
! I'm beyond shocked he retired but then came back to play for Australia again 
! He's like a superhero on the cricket field, no joke ! I mean, who else can say they've played in every Test match since 2009? The dude is a legend and I'm so grateful he's still out there giving it his all for Australia 
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! He's got the skills, he's got the talent, and he's got the passion 
! As an off-spinner, he's like a magician with the ball 
, making those batsmen look like they're in slow motion ! Can't wait to see what he does next for Australian cricket ... maybe he'll even come out of retirement again 
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! I'm beyond shocked he retired but then came back to play for Australia again ! He's like a superhero on the cricket field, no joke ! I mean, who else can say they've played in every Test match since 2009? The dude is a legend and I'm so grateful he's still out there giving it his all for Australia ️! He's got the skills, he's got the talent, and he's got the passion ! As an off-spinner, he's like a magician with the ball , making those batsmen look like they're in slow motion ! Can't wait to see what he does next for Australian cricket ... maybe he'll even come out of retirement again !OMG, just read that Nathan Lyon has retired from international cricket ! I'm shocked he lasted this long, 16 years of playing for Australia, wow! He's been on a roll since his recall to the squad ahead of the 2020 Ashes and it's no surprise he's one of the best bowlers in the world. The way he's structured his career is so impressive - from debut in 2009 to retiring now, that's dedication! I love how cricket fans can analyze his game like a spreadsheet, you know? Stats and all that stuff... it's fascinating! But anywayz, gotta respect Lyon for giving it his all on the field. The format of cricket is just so captivating, isn't it?
! I'm shocked he lasted this long, 16 years of playing for Australia, wow! He's been on a roll since his recall to the squad ahead of the 2020 Ashes and it's no surprise he's one of the best bowlers in the world. The way he's structured his career is so impressive - from debut in 2009 to retiring now, that's dedication! I love how cricket fans can analyze his game like a spreadsheet, you know? Stats and all that stuff... it's fascinating! But anywayz, gotta respect Lyon for giving it his all on the field. The format of cricket is just so captivating, isn't it? omg can you believe nathan lyon just retired from int'l cricket i mean he's had an amazing run but 15+ yrs with australia is still insane! as a huge fan of aussie cricket i gotta say his performances on the pitch have been consistent & clutch especially his off-spin skills are unmatched Lyon's played in every test match since his debut back in 2009 and that's just ridiculous 
the way he's adapted to the game & stayed relevant for so long is truly inspiring i'm gonna miss watching him bowl though lol what's next for australia's squad tho?
i mean he's had an amazing run but 15+ yrs with australia is still insane! as a huge fan of aussie cricket i gotta say his performances on the pitch have been consistent & clutch especially his off-spin skills are unmatched Lyon's played in every test match since his debut back in 2009 and that's just ridiculous the way he's adapted to the game & stayed relevant for so long is truly inspiring i'm gonna miss watching him bowl though lol what's next for australia's squad tho? oh man, Nathan Lyon is basically a legend on the pitch ! i mean, can you believe he's been playing for australia since 2009? that's insane. and to think he was even retired once but came back to save the day (literally) in the ashes series . his career stats are just mind-blowing - off-spinner extraordinaire, always coming up with tricks to get aussie out of sticky situations . and let's not forget his consistency over the years... this guy is the real deal. he's had his ups and downs (no pun intended), but overall, i think australia's cricket team owes him a lot of debt of gratitude 
. sad that it's coming to an end now, but at least we've got the memories right?
! i mean, can you believe he's been playing for australia since 2009? that's insane. and to think he was even retired once but came back to save the day (literally) in the ashes series . his career stats are just mind-blowing - off-spinner extraordinaire, always coming up with tricks to get aussie out of sticky situations . and let's not forget his consistency over the years... this guy is the real deal. he's had his ups and downs (no pun intended), but overall, i think australia's cricket team owes him a lot of debt of gratitude . sad that it's coming to an end now, but at least we've got the memories right? Ugh, I don't know... I mean, I love Nathan Lyon's skills on the field, no doubt about it . But seriously, 15 years of international cricket is like, what even is that? I remember when he first started out and he was just a young kid trying to make a name for himself. Now he's one of the legends of Australian cricket... I don't know if I can see him still playing at his best after all these years .
And yet, at the same time, I think it's awesome that he's had such an incredible career span and has been able to adapt to the game so well. He's a true professional, you know? But still, 15 years is like, a really long time... can't he just take a break or something? Ahh, I guess that's just the way it goes sometimes .
But honestly, who am I to decide how much more cricket Nathan Lyon should play? Maybe he knows something I don't
. At the end of the day, he's an amazing bowler and an asset to Australian cricket, no matter what .
. But seriously, 15 years of international cricket is like, what even is that? I remember when he first started out and he was just a young kid trying to make a name for himself. Now he's one of the legends of Australian cricket... I don't know if I can see him still playing at his best after all these years .And yet, at the same time, I think it's awesome that he's had such an incredible career span and has been able to adapt to the game so well. He's a true professional, you know?
But still, 15 years is like, a really long time... can't he just take a break or something? Ahh, I guess that's just the way it goes sometimes .But honestly, who am I to decide how much more cricket Nathan Lyon should play? Maybe he knows something I don't
. At the end of the day, he's an amazing bowler and an asset to Australian cricket, no matter what .Nathan Lyon's retirement from international cricket is sad news ... he's been with Australia for ages, 16 years to be exact ... it's crazy how fast time flies when you're passionate about what you do 
. I mean, the guy's had an incredible career so far - all those Test matches under his belt, including that recent Ashes series against England 
. He's definitely one of the best off-spinners out there and Australia will miss him on the field 
. But hey, it's not all bad news... Lyon's gonna be able to spend more time with his family and pursue other interests 
... maybe even get into coaching or commentary work 
? Either way, he's left an indelible mark on Australian cricket !
... he's been with Australia for ages, 16 years to be exact ... it's crazy how fast time flies when you're passionate about what you do . I mean, the guy's had an incredible career so far - all those Test matches under his belt, including that recent Ashes series against England . He's definitely one of the best off-spinners out there and Australia will miss him on the field . But hey, it's not all bad news... Lyon's gonna be able to spend more time with his family and pursue other interests ... maybe even get into coaching or commentary work ? Either way, he's left an indelible mark on Australian cricket ! just think about nathan lyon's career span... 16 years, countless tests matches under his belt 
and yet still going strong . it's truly inspiring to see him play for australia since his debut back in 2009 . what i find really interesting is how he was able to make a comeback after announcing his retirement before the 2019-20 season 
. it just goes to show that cricket players have so much mental and physical resilience . as a parent, i think this says a lot about the importance of perseverance and adaptability in life 
. lyon's story is definitely one for the ages 
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