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[Alvaro]

Careful with the world class with regards to Lyon.
But definitely looks a promising Test bowler, particularly in helpful conditions.
Looking forward to seeing Cummins bowl again.

[Vic Nicholas]

Careful with the world class with regards to Lyon.
But definitely looks a promising Test bowler, particularly in helpful conditions.
Looking forward to seeing Cummins bowl again.

Already has a better bowling average than Swan.

Averaged about 62 with the bat in this series too.

[langer17]

Lyon doesn't have enough variation IMO.

[Alvaro]

Courtesy of Dan Brettig:

He also now has a spin bowler he can rely on in most situations, as Nathan Lyon builds his stamina and savvy on foreign pitches. While Lyon has not dominated every innings, and struggled notably in some, he is establishing the sort of record that very few Australian offspin bowlers have been able to boast of. None have surpassed Ashley Mallett's 132 from 38 Tests at 29.84, yet with 42 at 27.83 in 13 matches, Lyon is on his way. Most heartening in his growth is how much Clarke and the coach Mickey Arthur have worked to let him develop without being unfairly exposed by batsmen or critics. The lessons of a misspent first four years after Shane Warne's retirement, with slow bowlers tossed about like boats in Dominica's impending hurricane season, appear to have been learned.