Nathan Lyon Age, Wiki and Bio

Nathan Lyon

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityAustralian
Date of Birth20/11/1987
Age36 years
BirthplaceYoung, New South Wales, Australia

Bio/Wiki

Real NameNathan Michael Lyon
Nickname
  • Garry
  • Gazza
  • Lyno
  • Goat

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm
Weight73 kg
Eye ColorHazel Brown
Hair ColorSemi Bald (Brown)

Personal Life

HometownCanberra, Australia
ReligionChristianity
Hobbies
  • Playing golf
  • listening music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsMelissa Waring
WifeMelissa Waring
Children
SonNot Known
Daughter
  • Harper Lyon
  • Milla Ellen

Family

FatherSteven Lyon
MotherBronwyn Lyon
Siblings
BrotherBrendan Lyon
SisterNot Known

Career

International Debut
Test31 August 2011 vs Sri Lanka in Galle
ODI8 March 2012 vs Sri Lanka in Adelaide
T2029 January 2016 vs India in Melbourne
Coach/MentorJohn Davison
Jersey Number
  • #72 (Australia)
  • #72 (Sydney Sixers, New South Wales)
Domestic/State Team
  • Adelaide Strikers
  • South Australia
  • ACT Comets
  • New South Wales
  • Sydney Sixers
Batting StyleRight Handed Bat
Bowling StyleRight-arm offbreak
Nature on fieldCalm
Career Turning PointConsistency in the Domestic cricket made it possible for Lyon to get into the Australian International test squad

Some Lesser Known Facts

Nathan Lyon's smoking habits - Not Known.
Nathan Lyon drinks alcohol - Yes.
In 2010, Lyon completed a 4-year apprenticeship at Manuka Oval in Canberra.
Shane Warne praised Lyon, calling him the best off-spinner Australia has produced due to his hard work on his bowling.
Lyon is an ambassador for a New South Wales state government campaign against drink driving.
Nathan earned the nickname 'GOAT' after surpassing Hugh Trumble's 141 Test wickets in 2015.
The phrase 'Nice Garry' became linked to Lyon in December 2016.