Nathan Lyon's 2023 Ashes Injury Elevates Todd Murphy to Main Spinner Role

Nathan Lyon suffered a significant calf injury during the second Ashes Test in 2023, ruling him out of the series. This led to Todd Murphy, already in the squad, being promoted to Australia's primary spin bowling option.

• Nathan Lyon sustained a calf injury during the 2023 Ashes second Test at Lord's.
• The injury sidelined Lyon for the remainder of the 2023 Ashes series.
• Todd Murphy, already part of the squad, stepped up as Australia's main spinner.
• Murphy made his Ashes debut at Headingley following Lyon's absence.
• Lyon expressed being 'shattered' by the series-ending injury.
• The article refers to events during the 2023 Ashes series, not the recent 2025-26 series.

Read the full story on Quick Digest.