Nathan Lyon has criticised feedback which instructed he got here to bat at Lord’s in an try to get hit on the pinnacle to permit Australia to activate a concussion sub as disrespectful in mild of Phil Hughes’ demise eight years in the past.

Lyon suffered a calf damage on the second day which is all however sure to rule him out of the tour, however he hobbled to the crease on the finish of Australia’s second innings, including 15 runs for the ultimate wicket with Mitchell Starc.

Commentating on Sky Sports activities, Kevin Pietersen raised the query of whether or not it may have been accomplished for the potential of getting Lyon subbed out of the sport which might solely occur via concussion or Covid-19.

“Think about if he [Lyon] had been hit on the pinnacle and acquired concussion, he’d have gotten a like-for-like substitute and a world-class spinner [Todd Murphy], based mostly on how he carried out in India, it provides meals for thought,” Pietersen stated.

When requested a broader query about whether or not cricket ought to introduce substitutes for quite a lot of accidents to keep away from a crew being a participant down, Lyon referenced the demise of Hughes who was struck by a bouncer whereas enjoying for New South Wales in late 2014.

“Check cricket’s been round loads longer than I’ve and accidents are a part of the sport,” he stated. “I’ve heard feedback that I solely went on the market to get hit within the head however I am actually towards that. I’ve misplaced one among my mates resulting from being hit within the head so I believe that is a very poor dialog being had, if I am sincere with you.”

Lyon, who described his damage as a “first rate tear”, could have additional conversations with Australia’s medical crew on Sunday about his future on the tour however is resigned to an prolonged interval on the sidelines for the primary time since he made his Check debut in 2011. This damage has come throughout his a centesimal consecutive Check and he sits on 496 wickets.

He admitted it had been an emotional few days however was decided to assist Australia in any means he may which is why he got here to the crease.

“I’ve been completely shattered,” he stated. “I’ve been in tears, I’ve been upset, I’ve been hurting. That reveals this crew means every little thing to me. And I’ll begin this rehab journey now to get again and play my position and…

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