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Nathan Lyon suffers mild concussion but to play in Sheffield Shield next week

Lyon was withdrawn from the rest of the three-day game on Tuesday as a precautionary measure.

Published on: Oct 20, 2021, 16:03:06 IST
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Australia Test spinner Nathan Lyon suffered a "mild concussion" during New South Wales' intra-squad trial game but is expected to be available for next week's Sheffield Shield opening match.

Nathan Lyon  (Getty)
Nathan Lyon  (Getty)

Lyon was withdrawn from the rest of the three-day game on Tuesday as a precautionary measure.

"In NSW's 3-day intra-squad trial match that began yesterday, Test spinner Nathan Lyon suffered a mild concussion and as a precaution has withdrawn from the rest of the fixture," Cricket NSW said.

"Lyon was injured while fielding late in the day, after bowling 20 well executed overs (1/79), and is expected to play in next week's Sheffield Shield opener," it said.

The 33-year-old off-spinner has played in 100 Tests after making debut in 2011 and has taken 399 wickets so far.

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