A decade and a half ago, the Australian off-spinner was hobbling into Ashes legend down the Lord’s Pavilion stairs, his calf torn and his series finished.
That was when the home audience applauded with shivers down their spines, showing respect for one of England’s fiercest rivals.
According to Lyon, who spoke to Sport, “My wife, her parents, and a good family friend were all in the crowd in tears.” “I probably didn’t realize how much respect was being offered at the time.
I’m appreciative of the ability to look back on and think about that. I’ve always believed that most of England despises me.”
