Lehmann praises Lyon to give the side an edge over Bangladesh

Australian coach Darren Lehmann heaped a huge praise on his spinner Nathan Lyon, saying his consistency and variation gives the side an edge over Bangladesh in the second Test.

Lyon became the only fourth bowler after Sri Lankan Rangana Herath, Pakistan’s Danish Kaneria and his compatriot Stuart McGill to take seven wickets in an innings against Bangladesh. He however so far outsmarted Bangladesh’s much-vaunted spin attack in a pitch that wasn’t as conducive as was in Dhaka.

“It was fantastic. Obviously he's just getting better and better in these conditions. Changing his variations and growing and growing as a bowler,” Lehmann said of Lyon.

“He's really growing as a leader in our pack, if you like, in these conditions. He's made subtle changes - I think he said 'bowl ugly' - and that's what he's been prepared to. Fifty runs down and he put the ball in good areas more often than not so I've been really pleased with his consistency and the way he's changed.”

While Lyon restricted Bangladesh batsmen from doing more damage, Australian batsmen complemented him by reducing the Bangladesh’s first innings lead to 88, after ending the day on 225 for two.

It was challenge for the Australian batsmen to thrive in the condition after a demoralising 20-run defeat in Dhaka Test but they showed that they have learnt from the mistakes.

“We've played well but tomorrow is another day,” Lehmann said. “From the first Test it's a totally different wicket. But that's not our choice. If that's what Bangladesh want to do, that's well within their rights. I thought it would turn more, no doubt. They obviously beat us on a pretty big turner in the first Test but it's played pretty well so far. I think it'll break up and still turn as the game goes on. As I said, more of a traditional subcontinent wicket.”

Bangladesh also helped Australia’s cause by adopting a defensive mindset in setting the fielding. When asked if he was surprised by the Bangladesh’s tactics, Lehmann said, “They were just trying things to get a wicket, as most teams do. That's up to their captain. Shakib obviously bowled very well in the first Test but for us it's a case of whoever's bowling can get you out, so making sure you stay in.”

Lehmann also showered praise on Peter Handscomb who defied scorching heat what forced to call medical service for a couple of time to remain not out on 69.

“Really gutsy, obviously it's pretty hot out there, we saw that yesterday and you have to work really hard for your runs. So to get through and the way they played was excellent. They're in the ice baths now and we'll leave them with the medical team to get them right for tomorrow. Very special day and hopefully tomorrow they can kick on.”

Lehmann also praised the security of Bangladesh after a small piece of rock or stone damaged the window of their team bus.

“We've been well-informed. Startled when it happened obviously but security’s been unbelievable while we've been here. Both security teams - ours and Bangladesh's - have been fantastic. They talk us through these things and we leave it to the security side of things for that.”

Lehmann praises Lyon to give the side an edge over Bangladesh

Australian coach Darren Lehmann heaped a huge praise on his spinner Nathan Lyon, saying his consistency and variation gives the side an edge over Bangladesh in the second Test. Lyon became the only fourth bowler after Sri Lankan Rangana Herath, Pakistans Danish Kaneria and his compatriot Stuart McGill to take seven wickets in an innings against Bangladesh. He however so far outsmarted Bangladeshs much-vaunted spin attack in a pitch that wasnt as conducive as was in Dhaka. It was fantastic. Obviously hes just getting better and better in these conditions. Changing his variations and growing and growing as a bowler, Lehmann said of Lyon. Hes really growing as a leader in our pack, if you like, in these conditions. Hes made subtle changes - I think he said bowl ugly - and thats what hes been prepared to. Fifty runs down and he put the ball in good areas more often than not so Ive been really pleased with his consistency and the way hes changed. While Lyon restricted Bangladesh batsmen from doing more damage, Australian batsmen complemented him by reducing the Bangladeshs first innings lead to 88, after ending the day on 225 for two. It was challenge for the Australian batsmen to thrive in the condition after a demoralising 20-run defeat in Dhaka Test but they showed that they have learnt from the mistakes. Weve played well but tomorrow is another day, Lehmann said. From the first Test its a totally different wicket. But thats not our choice. If thats what Bangladesh want to do, thats well within their rights. I thought it would turn more, no doubt. They obviously beat us on a pretty big turner in the first Test but its played pretty well so far. I think itll break up and still turn as the game goes on. As I said, more of a traditional subcontinent wicket. Bangladesh also helped Australias cause by adopting a defensive mindset in setting the fielding. When asked if he was surprised by the Bangladeshs tactics, Lehmann said, They were just trying things to get a wicket, as most teams do. Thats up to their captain. Shakib obviously bowled very well in the first Test but for us its a case of whoevers bowling can get you out, so making sure you stay in. Lehmann also showered praise on Peter Handscomb who defied scorching heat what forced to call medical service for a couple of time to remain not out on 69. Really gutsy, obviously its pretty hot out there, we saw that yesterday and you have to work really hard for your runs. So to get through and the way they played was excellent. Theyre in the ice baths now and well leave them with the medical team to get them right for tomorrow. Very special day and hopefully tomorrow they can kick on. Lehmann also praised the security of Bangladesh after a small piece of rock or stone damaged the window of their team bus. Weve been well-informed. Startled when it happened obviously but securitys been unbelievable while weve been here. Both security teams - ours and Bangladeshs - have been fantastic. They talk us through these things and we leave it to the security side of things for that.