Australia’s cricket team is considering leaving veteran spinner Nathan Leone for the third Test against the West Indies in Jamaica, marking a possible strategic change in their lineups. Captain Pat Cummins delayed the naming of the final XI, departing from the first two tests, as the team has considered the team reorganizing the team with an additional batsman for fielding the four-back-back attacks or for their first day and night Test match outside the Australian coasts.The decision about Lyon, which holds 562 Test wickets and is second in Australia’s all-time Test wickets, remains uncertain just before the match. The 37 -year -old spinner has missed only three tests since 2013, all during the 2023 Ashes tour due to a calf injury.“Everything is an option,” Cummins said when asked about the possibility of leaving Lyon. “We have not just gone to the bus honestly. We all left tomorrow and thought that we will just sleep on it, come back and take a look and make our mind today.”Australia’s view comes despite his strong performance in the ongoing series despite leaving Leon, where he has claimed nine wickets in 18.33, which has placed him second in the list of Australia’s wickets behind Josh Hazelwood.Leon’s bowling workload is notable lightened during the series, only 32.3 overs, the lowest among the expert bowlers of both teams who have played both tests. His economy rate of 5.07 shows his primary role of bowling to West Indies tail-enders.
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Pink ball factor is playing an important role in the team’s selection discussion, as confirmed by Cummins. Australia holds an impressive record of 13–0 in day-night tests, with Lyon personally claiming 43 wickets at 25.62 in these matches.A day before the pitch test at Sabina Park appears separately green, which potentially affects the selection decision. The team can recall Josh Iglis to strengthen their batting lineup, serving as the fourth bowling option with the Off-Break of Travis Head with a medium-motion of Bu Webster.Cameron Green Bowling is unavailable to duties as he recovers from a back injury that sidelined her during the Australian summer.If the team opposes a bowling replacement, the Scott Bolland, who has not played since its performance against India, stands as a primary candidate. Scene Abbott could also potentially debut his test.The selection decision represents a possible change in Australia’s general test match strategy, as he has not fielded four experts Paes Bowler in a match since he faced India in Perth in January 2012.This strategic idea comes when the Australia leads the series, winning both the previous tests against the West Indies, and seems to maintain their correct record in day and night Tests.
