Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has raised concern on Australia opting not to include a spinner in side for the crunch clash in the ongoing fourth Ashes Test.

Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting raises concerns for Australia in key department, says ‘I was surprised...’

The ongoing Ashes between Australia and England has seen enough drama with two Tests still to go. The tussle between the teams has been so much that even the prime ministers have gotten involved at some point as well.

Ashes 2023: Aussie spinner Nathan Lyon reveals players came face-to-face during lunch after Bairstow dismissal

Australia spin great Nathan Lyon is officially ruled out of the remainder of Ashes 2023 with a calf injury in his right leg. Playing his 100th straight Test at the Lord’s in London, Lyon suffered the injury while fielding on day two.

Australia's spin giant Nathan Lyon ruled out of Ashes with calf injury, Todd Murphy likely to play 3rd Test

Nathan Lyon showed heart and courage when he walked out to bat after the fall of the ninth Australian wicket in the second innings on Saturday despite presumably being ruled out (for bowling) of the Lord's Test due to a calf tear earlier.

Ashes: 'Brave' Nathan Lyon tears into Kevin Pietersen for his 'concussion advantage' remark

Australia star spinner Nathan Lyon has been ruled out of the remainder of the second Ashes Test with a 'significant calf strain'. The medical staff on Thursday, June 29 assessed the situation and did initial scans before it was revealed that he won’t be able to continue in the contest.

Ashes 2023: Nathan Lyon ruled out of remainder of Lord's Test with 'significant calf strain'

England have given a perfect answer to Australia's massive 416-run first innings score after they started on front foot on Day 2. The hosts already trailing 0-1 took the counter-attacking approach on the Day 2 of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s as Ben Duckett and Harry Brook took the charge against a resolute Aussie bowling attack.

Ashes 2023: England counter attack on Day 2 as Duckett, Brook lead charge; Lyon injury blow to Aussies

After an ordinary opening day, England bounced back in style on Day 2 of the Lord's Test versus Australia. Australia commenced the second day's play at 339 for 5 and soon got wrapped up for 416 with Steve Smith top-scoring with a fine 110.

Ashes 2023: 'Hosts not ahead but...': Former England captain opines on Day 2's proceedings at Lord's

Australia dealt with an injury blow on day two of the ongoing second Ashes Test at Lord’s, as spinner Nathan Lyon suffered a suspected calf injury and was helped off the field, taking no further part in the game.

Ashes 2023: 'Nathan Lyon's injury doesn't look good, it's a big loss for us,' says Steve Smith

Nathan Lyon, on Wednesday (June 28), created history when England and Australia kicked off the second Ashes Test at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, London. Featuring in the playing XI for Pat Cummins & Co.

Ashes 2023: Nathan Lyon scripts history, becomes first bowler to play 100 successive Tests

England's James Anderson and Australia spinner Nathan Lyon recently got together to throw the ceremonial pitches for a Major League Baseball (MLB) game in London.

Ashes 2023: James Anderson, Nathan Lyon throw ceremonial pitches during MLB London game - WATCH

England all-rounder Moeen Ali received a pleasant surprise earlier this month when he was picked for the first Ashes Test. Moeen, who did not play Test cricket for nearly two years, was named in the playing XI for the opening Test against Australia.

Ashes 2023: Nathan Lyon talks about England all-rounder Moeen Ali's injury

The Bazall philosophy continued to enthrall fans in Edgbaston as Joe Root pulled off an aggressive start to England’s batting on the fourth day of the opening Ashes Test.

Ashes 2023: Joe Root goes for a ‘ramp shot’ on opening delivery of Day 4; fans in ‘awe’

Veteran England star Joe Root was seen in sensational form on Day 1 of the Edgbaston Test as he scored his 46th international ton against the Aussies in the first Ashes Test.

Ashes 2023: Joe Root shines with ton in Australia's first Bazball glimpse; Lyon scalps four wickets

Australia’s Nathan Lyon produced a magical moment on Day 1 of the Edgbaston Test in Ashes 2023 as he produced an early freak moment of the series contender on Friday, June 16.

WATCH | Nathan Lyon scalps Harry Brook on a FREAK delivery to put Aussies in ascendency

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon is a force to reckon with all around the world and he's solely focused on winning the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India after losing in the 2019 ODI WC semi-final against England.

WTC Final: 'My World Cup final...:' Aussie spinner Nathan Lyon gears up for title clash against India

After IPL 2023, the cricketing fraternity has shifted focus to the red-ball format. While England are playing Ireland at home in a one-off contest, everyone is waiting for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and Australia.

WTC final against India is our grand finale ahead of Ashes 2023, says Australian spinner Nathan Lyon

Australian ace spinner Nathan Lyon feels the Oz have a plan in place to nullify the most-talked-about Bazball approach during the upcoming 2023 Ashes. England’s newest high-risk, result-oriented outlook saw them winning 10 out of the previous 12 Tests, including an away series win in Pakistan.

Ashes: Not panicking will help us nullify England's Bazball approach, says Australia spin great Nathan Lyon

Australia's star spinner Nathan Lyon, who recently became the highest wicket-taker in the Border-Gavaskar trophy, has now taken most wickets as an overseas bowler in India.

India vs Australia, 4th Test: Nathan Lyon creates history as he breaks THIS bowling record in Ahmedabad

The end of the fifth day at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad put curtains down on the marquee 2023 Border-Gavaskar series with India winning it (2-1) for the fourth straight time.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: From Axar Patel to Nathan Lyon, here are the top five players of the series

R Ashwin returned with 6 for 91 as India finally managed to dismiss Australia for 480 on Day 2 of the fourth and final Test in Ahmedabad on Friday (March 10). Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green kicked off proceedings on Day 2 (March 10) from the overnight score 255/4 and continued to pile runs.

R Ashwin equals Nathan Lyon with most wickets in India-Australia Tests during Day 2 of Ahmedabad tie

Australia thumped India by nine wickets on Day 3 of the third and penultimate Test, at the Holkar Stadium, Indore, on Friday (March 03), to keep the 2022/23 Border-Gavaskar series alive at 2-1, with the final Test on March 09.

Indore Test: Nathan Lyon stars in visitors' famous win to keep series alive; Australia enter WTC final

The third and penultimate Test between India and Australia, in Indore, has been a low-scoring affair. After Rohit Sharma & Co. opted to bat first on Day 1, on Wednesday (March 01), India were dismissed for a paltry 109 before Australia only managed 197 but gained a vital 88-run lead.

'No way a spin bowler should come on in sixth over': Matthew Hayden slams Indore Test pitch

Nathan Lyon is the best overseas spinner to travel to India and achieve so much, reckons Indian captain Rohit Sharma following the Indore Test. For the third time in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series, a Test match ended inside three days as Australia on Friday chased a moderate target of 76 with nine wickets in hand.

IND vs AUS: Nathan Lyon is the best overseas spinner I have faced in India, says Rohit Sharma

Hero for Australia on day two of the Delhi Test, Nathan Lyon feels concussed David Warner should be back fit and ready for the third Test in Indore. Earlier on Saturday, it was announced that Warner is out of the remainder of the second Test due to concussion he suffered while batting in the first innings and was subsequently replaced by Matt Renshaw in the XI.

IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: First-inning hero Nathan Lyon expects David Warner to get fit ahead of Indore Test

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