Nathan Lyon says lure of playing with James Anderson drew him to Lancashire

Nathan Lyon admits the chance to bowl alongside Ashes rival James Anderson was part of the reason for his arrival in county cricket.

“That would be pretty amazing. I’d be lying if I said that opportunity coming around wasn’t a big part of the reason I signed,” he told BBC Radio Lancashire. Hartley, who surged to prominence with a match-winning second-innings haul of seven for 62 on his Test debut in Hyderabad, has made it clear he is eager to watch and learn from Lyon during their time together and views his arrival as a learning opportunity.While that arrangement may mean fewer matches and fewer overs along the way, the New South Wales veteran sees it as more of a collaboration than a competition.

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