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Message: [QUOTE="The True King, post: 3343242, member: 9651"] I don't have any issue admitting I don't like him. He's consisently choked in big tests. It started against RSA in 2016/17 when they toured Aus. In the 1st test, they had a 2 run deficit leading into the 2nd innings in Perth. He didn't take a single wicket with figures of 0/146. RSA scored 540 and won the test. RSA went on to win that series and Lyon had an average of 57.66. I forgave him for that. Then came the Ashes in England, 2019. We were up 1-0 in the series heading into the 2nd test. After both teams scored similar 1st innings totals on a pitch that was turning a mile (Leach took 3/37), in the England 2nd innings he took 0/102 and didn't look like taking a wicket. England put themselves in a dominant position and we were lucky to get away with a draw. Then there was the infamous 3rd test, day 5. England needed 360 to win and were 3/150 after day 4. Day 5 pitch and in the moment you expect your spinner to step up, he took 2/114 and barely threatened. The figures don't show it but Stokes was basically taking a single off his bowling on the 5th/6th ball of every over. On top of that, he then missed a simple run out that your nan could have taken.. There were a bunch of other moments that hurt us that test but that moment for me was unforgivable. Then India came to Australia in 2020/21. With the series at 1-1 heading into the 3rd test, Australia won the toss and batted. We were in an unlosable position and set India a 4th innings target of 407. Again, when you'd expect your spinner to show up late on day 4 and into day 5, he was rubbish. He took 2/114, bowling an incredible 46 overs. India got a draw. In the 4th test in Brisbane we would set them a target of 300+ to win the series, batting 4th they chased it down on the final day - again, when you'd expect your spinner to get you home, he couldn't. He averaged 55.11 for the series and was completely out bowled by their spinners. The first time I ever remember us losing to India at home. Those are the defining moments that have led to my dislike of him, he hasn't met my missus or anything like that. I'm happy for his 400 test wickets and recognise that we may not have anyone better to replace him. However, he has choked when we needed him and after personally watching those tests, I won't be changing my opinion on him. He went for near on 6 runs an over, was constantly criticised by the commentary team for not putting flight on the ball... and you maintain he didn't bowl any bad deliveries today. Dont worry, I am the only bias one here apparently. [/QUOTE]

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