Nathan Lyon

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Lon was brought into the Australian side for the first time in the series at the expense of rising star Ashton Agar, with the hope of spinning his side to victory.

However, the lack of return in the wickets column will have Australian coach Darren Lehmann privately worried, as their most aggressive spinning option was not able to make the most of the largely conducive conditions at Old Trafford.

Lyon could have come into the game greatly on day five in the afternoon and evening session, with sharps turn and bounce there for the off-spinner, only to see the rain wash away his chance for an important haul.