Nathan Lyon has been terrific for Australia after taking 5 wickets in the ICC WTC Final against India, making him one of the highest wicket-taker in the series. Only three spinners in the history of the game have taken more wickets than Nathan Lyon. Nathan Lyon will face aggression by the England Batter, as Harry Brook has warned Nathan Lyon that he will be hit for a lot of runs if he bowls inefficiently.
England’s star batter will try to score plenty of runs in the marquee Ashes against mighty Australia. Brook scored a superb century in IPL but ended up scoring only 90 runs in his other ten visits to the crease, finishing with an average of 21.11 and a strike rate of 123.37. Thus, there will be a lot of pressure on Brook ahead of the Ashes, starting from 16th June 2023 onwards.
“If He Bowls A Good Ball Then I’m Going To Respect It…” -Harry Brook
Harry Brook ahead of the Ashes, talked to a reporter about his performance and preparations, he confirmed what Lyon can expect from the England batter’s leading up to the Ashes. He stated:
“If he bowls a good ball then I’m going to respect it. But other than that, I’m going to try and take him on. He could get a lot of wickets, but hopefully we’re going to hit him for a lot of runs.” said Harry Brook.
“I’d Like to think I’m a player who find gaps and hit different gaps, I try and play all around the wicket. I’ll see whatever field he has; I’m sure they’ll probably start with everybody up and we’ll go from there,” he added.
Brook’s Intensive Training Regimen In Anticipation Of The Marquee Ashes Series
Harry Brook has enjoyed a remarkable start to his test career, averaging 81.80 with four centuries to his name after seven tests.
“I probably wasn’t thinking I was going to have that start, but I’d take it every day of the week. It’s been a whirlwind six moths really, the best winter I could have ever asked for and long may it continue.” said Harry Brook.
The England Power Hitter goes on to then talk about his preparations for the Ashes, and showed utmost respect towards Australia for being able to beat India in the ICC WTC final, he expresses his desire to play against the best in the world and see how good he really is.
“I’m looking forward to facing those boys and challenging myself against them and whatever plans they have against me.” he added.
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