After 12 years in the role of Spinner Nathan Lyon gave up the prestigious position of Songmaster for the Australian male cricket team. Lyon made a decision Australian victory over western India In the first test of the series of three matches in Barbados on 27 June.
While in the past, players have usually been honored to lead the winning song of the team, under the southern cross, only in the twilight of their career, Lyon explained that he had no immediate retirement plans. The legendary off-Spinner said he decided to hand over the baton to reward one of the most beautiful chapters on the-alex Carey team.
“It’s more about the team’s environment, make sure I have the opportunity to pass it on to someone I admire, and I absolutely love the way of things in and off the field. I just feel that Alex is the perfect candidate,” Lyon said, adding that his twelve Stint because Songmaster remains one of his career peaks.
“I ran a race with that and it was time for someone to touch it.”
“I loved the privilege of leading a team song, but now I can sit down, hopefully enjoy a few wins and just relax and take it all in.”
“That certainly doesn’t mean I’m retiring soon,” he added.
For Australian players, Songmaster is part of the iconic tradition, passed from one generation to another. Michael Hussey handed over the baton to Lyon in 2013. David Boon, Allan Border and Rodney Marsh held the title in front of them. The role traditionally took the individuals who had a significant impact on the dressing room and showed strong leadership properties.
Lyon focuses on tour in India, Ashes in 2027
Lyon, who took three goals in the victory at Barbados, repeated his intention to continue at least in another World Championship cycle. The 37-year-old off-Spinner said his dream of winning the test series in India remains necessary and has its monuments firmly on another Australian tour on the subcontinent.
Australia is scheduled to visit India on a series of five tests at the beginning of 2027 before going to England on ashes. Lyon said he would take things one match at a time while working to be in the Ashes series Home Ashes at the end of this year.
“I always said I wanted to win in India. I want to win in England,” Lyon added.
“We have this opportunity in a few years, but we also have to perform a test test and make sure we do everything here in West India.”
“Then we have a massive summer with ashes at home. But another World Cup final is definitely on my radar.”
Lyon took 556 goals in 138 tests and remains the Australian first spinner in one of the most respected bowling attacks in the world cricket.
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Published:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
1 July 2025
