Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 20/11/1987 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Young, New South Wales, Australia |
Latest News about Nathan Lyon
01/01/2025
Nathan Lyon was named the Shane Warne Men's Test Player of the Year at the 2024 Australian Cricket Awards, recognizing his outstanding contributions to Australian Test cricket. This marked his second time receiving the award, having previously won it in 2019.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Nathan Michael Lyon |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Weight | 73 kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel Brown |
| Hair Color | Semi Bald (Brown) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Emma McCarthy |
| Wife | Emma McCarthy |
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Family
| Father | Steven Lyon |
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| Mother | Bronwyn Lyon |
| Siblings | Brendan Lyon |
Career
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| Coach/Mentor | John Davison | ||||||
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| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm offbreak | ||||||
| Nature on field | Calm | ||||||
| Career Turning Point | Consistency in the Domestic cricket made it possible for Lyon to get into the Australian International test squad | ||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nathan Lyon's smoking habits - Not Known. | |
| 2. Nathan Lyon drinks alcohol - Yes. | |
| 3. In 2010, Lyon completed a 4-year apprenticeship at Manuka Oval in Canberra. | |
| 4. Shane Warne praised Lyon, calling him the best off-spinner Australia has produced due to his hard work on his bowling. | |
| 5. Lyon is an ambassador for a New South Wales state government campaign against drink driving. | |
| 6. Nathan earned the nickname 'GOAT' after surpassing Hugh Trumble's 141 Test wickets in 2015. | |
| 7. The phrase 'Nice Garry' became linked to Lyon in December 2016. |