ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023: Why is Nathan Lyon Not Playing England vs Australia 3rd Test? Check AUS Playing 11

In a massive breaking news development, Australia’s senior off-spinner Nathan Lyon has been officially ruled out for the remainder of the Ashes 2023 five-match Test series against England due to a calf injury. The visiting Australian team registered a phenomenal 43-run victory over England in the second Test match at the Lord’s to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match Test series. The England vs Australia Ashes 2023 3rd Test match is scheduled to begin from 6 July, 2023 at the Headingley in Leeds.

ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023: Why is Nathan Lyon Not Playing England vs Australia 3rd Test?

Unfortunately, Australia will miss their premier off-spinner Nathan Lyon in the ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 3rd Test and for the rest of the five-match Test series. Incidentally, Lyon sustained a calf tear while fielding during the second Test match on Day 2 after which he did not bowl in the rest of the game but showed immense courage as he did came out to bat in the second innings. The Aussie off-spinner ended up taking as many as 8 wickets in the opening Test match at Edgbaston. However, his absence will be a huge blow for the Aussies and they are very much likely to include young off-spinner Todd Murphy in the AUS playing 11 for the upcoming 3rd Test match.

Murphy made his Test debut for Australia earlier this year where he played as many as four matches having picked up a total of 14 wickets at an average of 25.21.

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AUS Playing 11

1. David Warner
2. Usman Khawaja
3. Marnus Labuschagne
4. Steve Smith
5. Travis Head
6. Cameron Green
7. Alex Carey (wk)
8. Pat Cummins (C)
9. Mitchell Starc
10. Todd Murphy
11. Josh Hazlewood

Australia squad for Ashes 2023 3rd Test

David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Todd Murphy, Scott Boland, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson.

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