Lyon finds his winning voice

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NATHAN Lyon found voice in the first Test in Brisbane, both with the ball and with hymn sheet in hand.

The much-maligned Australian offspinner has been dropped twice this year, but after being backed in for the Ashes opener at the Gabba he delivered with crucial wickets in both innings.

Retired batsman Mike Hussey passed the treasured baton of team song custodian down to Lyon after the January Test against Sri Lanka in Sydney.

However, until now Australia has not won a Test - going nine matches without Lyon having the chance to make his singing debut.

On three of those occasions the 26-year-old wasn't even in the team.

But Lyon's performance in Brisbane was a breakthrough moment in every respect.

Matt Prior walks off as Nathan Lyon celebrates. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images

Often criticised for his failure to bowl Australia to victory, Lyon was inspirational in England's batting collapses in both innings.

Then he belted out Under the Southern Cross I Stand.

``It was quite emotional when we sang the team song,'' said captain Michael Clarke.

``As you know, Nathan has a very good voice and sang it loud and proud.

``He's been a huge part of our team over a long period of time, his record speak for itself in the Test format.

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``I think he's performed as well in this Test match as he has done for a long time.

``It's great seeing him bowling well and with confidence and it's even better listening to him lead the team song.''

Last year in the second Test against South Africa in Adelaide, Lyon had a chance to bowl Australia to victory on day five with the Proteas on the ropes.

But despite having just six wickets in hand, South Africa - led by centurion Faf du Plessis - held on for a series-changing draw, with Lyon coming up empty.

This was redemption for Lyon.

He knocked over key man Ian Bell and Matt Prior in successive balls in the first innings, part of England's dramatic collapse of 6-9.

Then on day four, he closed it out for Australia - dismissing Alastair Cook and Prior again in rapid succession.


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