The Ashes 2025/26: Australia's Nathan Lyon 'filthy' and 'gutted' at being dropped in Brisbane for second Test

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon made no secret of his disappointment at being dropped for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, saying he felt "filthy" and was "gutted" at the decision.

Lyon has 562 Test wickets, putting him seventh all-time in the format, while he's third among Australians, trailing only the legendary Shane Warne (708) and Glenn McGrath (563), who he is only one wicket behind.

Yet, the off-spinner was dropped for his first home Test since 2012, with Michael Neser picked ahead of him in an all-pace attack for the day-night contest at The Gabba.