Australia left out a fit Nathan Lyon for the first time since 2013, West Indies vs Australia, 3rd Test, Kingston, Day 1, July 12, 2025

Australia left out a fit Nathan Lyon for the first time since 2013

Alzarri Joseph got Nathan Lyon after the rain break, West Indies vs Australia, 2nd Test, 3rd day, St George's, July 5, 2025
Alzarri Joseph got Nathan Lyon after the rain breakAFP/Getty Images
Nathan Lyon spun one through the gate in his first over, but Wiaan Mulder survived, Australia vs South Africa, World Test Championship final, 3rd day, Lord's, June 13, 2025
Nathan Lyon spun one through the gate in his first over, but Wiaan Mulder survivedAFP/Getty Images
Sam Konstas and Nathan Lyon share a light moment during training, London, June 9, 2025
Sam Konstas and Nathan Lyon share a light moment during trainingGetty Images
Nathan Lyon at a training session, Beckenham, June 6, 2025
Nathan Lyon at a training sessionICC via Getty Images
Quinn Rooney's winning moment in Melbourne has been named as Wisden's Photograph of the Year, April 2, 2025
Quinn Rooney's winning moment in Melbourne has been named as Wisden's Photograph of the YearGetty Images
Spin twins: Matt Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon shared 30 wickets in two Tests, Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test, Galle, 4th day, February 9, 2025
Spin twins: Matt Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon shared 30 wickets in two TestsGetty Images
Beau Webster and Nathan Lyon combined to remove Dinesh Chandimal, Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test, Galle, 3rd day, February 8, 2025
Beau Webster and Nathan Lyon combined to remove Dinesh ChandimalGetty Images
Nathan Lyon gave Australia their first breakthrough, Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test, Galle, 1st day, February 6, 2025
Nathan Lyon gave Australia their first breakthroughAFP/Getty Images
Nathan Lyon ended Dinesh Chandimal's vigil, Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test, Galle, 4th day, February 1, 2025
Nathan Lyon ended Dinesh Chandimal's vigilRobert Cianflone/Getty Images
Captain Steven Smith, senior spinner Nathan Lyon and selector Tony Dodemaide take a look at the pitch, Galle, January 27, 2025
Captain Steven Smith, senior spinner Nathan Lyon and selector Tony Dodemaide take a look at the pitch Getty Images
Nathan Lyon struck twice in the middle session, West Indies vs Australia, 2nd Test, 2nd day, St George's, July 4, 2025
Nathan Lyon struck twice in the middle sessionAssociated Press
Nathan Lyon's stumps are shattered, Australia vs South Africa, World Test Championship final, 1st day, Lord's, June 11, 2025
Nathan Lyon's stumps are shatteredGetty Images
Mitchell Starc has a chat with Nathan Lyon, Beckenham, June 6, 2025
Mitchell Starc has a chat with Nathan LyonICC via Getty Images
Kane Williamson catches up with Nathan Lyon, Lord's, May 28, 2025
Kane Williamson catches up with Nathan LyonRyan Pierse/Getty Images
Nathan Lyon speaks to the media, Sydney, March 31, 2025
Nathan Lyon speaks to the mediaGetty Images
Non-striker Angelo Mathews reacts as Kamindu Mendis finds mid-off, Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test, Galle, 3rd day, February 8, 2025
Non-striker Angelo Mathews reacts as Kamindu Mendis finds mid-offGetty Images
Nathan Lyon produced a superb spell after lunch, Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test, Galle, 1st day, February 6, 2025
Nathan Lyon produced a superb spell after lunchGetty Images
Steven Smith celebrates the win with Alex Carey and Nathan Lyon, Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test, Galle, 4th day, February 1, 2025
Steven Smith celebrates the win with Alex Carey and Nathan LyonAFP/Getty Images
Dhananjaya de Silva greets Nathan Lyon before the game, Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test, Galle, 1st day, January 29, 2025
Dhananjaya de Silva greets Nathan Lyon before the gameAFP/Getty Images