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'Lyon toh sachmei Sher nikla' - Fans abuzz as Nathan Lyon slams Kevin Pietersen's 'concussion substitute' remark

Nathan Lyon slammed Kevin Pietersen for an insensitive and absurd remark on Day four of the second Test. Here's the full story.

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Kevin Pietersen's absurd remark for Nathan Lyon

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Kevin Pietersen has come under fire from Nathan Lyon for claiming that Australia sent him to bat to get a concussion replacement if the off-spinner is struck by a bouncer. Lyon claimed that after losing a mate to a head injury, he considered this reasoning to be completely absurd. Lyon referred to the time when a bouncer fatally knocked out Phillip Hughes at the SCG in 2014.

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“Test cricket’s been around a lot longer than I have and injuries are part of the game,” Lyon told reporters on Saturday. “I have heard comments that I only went out there to get hit in the head, but I’m really against that. I have lost one of my mates due to being hit in the head, so I think that’s a really poor conversation being had if I’m honest with you. But no, I don’t think for soft tissue injuries (there should be substitutes). But for concussion, it’s a pretty big risk, so I’m happy with that, but any other injuries, no. That’s my opinion,” he added.

England need 257 runs to win on Day 5

Speaking between innings on Sky Sports, England Test great Kevin Pietersen claimed that the Aussies sent Nathan Lyon out there in case he suffered a concussion to replace him with Todd Murphy. “Imagine if he (Lyon) had been hit on the head and got a concussion, he’d have got a like-for-like replacement and a world-class spinner (Murphy), based on how he performed in India, it gives food for thought,” he remarked.

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Despite suffering a serious calf strain, Nathan Lyon limped out to bat on Day 4 of the second Ashes Test. He only faced 13 balls and scored four runs, but his effort was recognised by the England team and the English crowd, who gave him a standing ovation.

Talking of the game, England are currently batting and have secured an overnight score of 114/4 with Ben Ducket just surpassing his half-century. They need 257 runs to win from the final day’s play while the Aussies will be eyeing to pick up the six wickets to extend their lead to 2-0.

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