AFP, Sydney :
Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon said he was relishing “a fabulous opportunity” after agreeing a deal to become Hampshire’s overseas player in next season’s County Championship.
The 31-year-old, a key member of Australia’s Test team during the recent Ashes series, played a handful of games for Worcestershire in 2017, but this will be his first foray into the 10-team Division One.
“It is a fabulous opportunity to be involved with a leading county who have had a long and successful relationship with Australian cricketers,” said Lyon, who has taken 363 Test wickets to date.
Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon said he was relishing “a fabulous opportunity” after agreeing a deal to become Hampshire’s overseas player in next season’s County Championship.
The 31-year-old, a key member of Australia’s Test team during the recent Ashes series, played a handful of games for Worcestershire in 2017, but this will be his first foray into the 10-team Division One.
“It is a fabulous opportunity to be involved with a leading county who have had a long and successful relationship with Australian cricketers,” said Lyon, who has taken 363 Test wickets to date.
