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"Not There Yet": Nathan Lyon On Australia's 'Greatness' Amid Proteas Threat

Soumyajit Dutta

Nathan Lyon shares his views ahead of WTC final [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]Nathan Lyon shares his views ahead of WTC final [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]


Veteran spinner Nathan Lyon sees the upcoming ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 as a crucial milestone in Australia's pursuit of becoming one of cricket's all-time great Test teams. Lyon, included in Andrew McDonald's squad, will face South Africa at Lord's as Australia aims to defend the title.

Nathan Lyon Eyes WTC Final As Stepping Stone

Speaking of their journey and the game ahead at Lord's, Nathan Lyon stressed the importance of the win and how the team should approach it.

“It is important that we look at this week as a celebration piece. We’ve done incredibly well over the last couple of years, at home and away, and that is something that as a team, we should be really proud of. In my eyes, we’re on a journey to becoming a great Australian team. We’re not there yet, I’m well aware of that, but that’s our goal too. This game is another step up that ladder,” Lyon said, as per ICC.

Notably, Australia secured their final spot by finishing second in the 2023-25 WTC cycle with 67.54% of possible points, boasting an unbeaten series record. Only table-toppers in South Africa had a better percentage.

Lyon On South Africa's Chances

Speaking of South Africa, who reached the Finals before the Baggy Greens, Lyon told ICC that he expects a fierce battle against Temba Bavuma's Proteas. 

“Yes, we’ve been here before, but South Africa qualified first during this World Test Championship. Throughout these two years, they’ve done something really well to finish top, and so they deserve that home changing room leading into this game. It’s international cricket. We’re expecting an extremely hard challenge and there’s going to be a lot of problems out there, but we’re going to have to be good enough to solve those problems ASAP,” Lyon added, as quoted by ICC.

The ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 marks a historic moment for South Africa, who reached their first WTC final under Temba Bavuma after finishing fifth and third in previous editions. They now eye their first ICC trophy since 1998. 

Defending champions Australia, led by Pat Cummins, enter as favourites with a strong bowling attack and experienced batting lineup, aiming to become the first team to win the WTC title twice.