Australia’s Nathan Lyon has offered a firm, unsentimental view on the controversy that flared up after the fourth Test between India and England ended in a draw at Old Trafford. The veteran off-spinner, who missed the back end of the 2023 Ashes due to a calf injury, remarked at a Melbourne Renegades sponsor event: “Get them out. Don’t let them get a hundred.” Lyon’s words were in response to England’s visible frustration after India’s lower-order duo, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, declined a handshake offer from Ben Stokes and continued batting on the final day. With India leading the five-Test series 2-1, Lyon found no fault in India’s decision to bat on. Instead, he turned the focus back to performance and strategy. “There’s no room for emotional reaction,” Lyon implied through his statement, suggesting that England’s best option was to dismiss the batters rather than question sportsmanship. Known for his straight-talking, the 37-year-old gave no space to sympathy, holding firm that competitive cricket demands clarity, not complaint. Read also: Nathan Lyon Disappointed to Miss Starc’s 100th Test Spinner Preps for Ashes, Says 'Bazball' Will Be Tested in Australia Lyon also spoke about the upcoming Ashes series scheduled to begin in November in Australia, where he is expected to make a full return. Anticipating another bout with England’s Bazball tactic, Lyon said: “I totally expect them to come out and attack me… Guys trying to attack me brings me into the game.” He revealed that he has already started working on tactical plans and variations to counter England’s ultra-aggressive approach. Lyon said, “I’ve got some plans, and I’m already writing down a few things I want to try.” Despite his typical intensity, Lyon acknowledged the evolution in England’s mindset under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. He noted, “Bazball has changed a little bit… they’re now honestly talking about ways of how to win games and not being too reckless.” However, Lyon added that Australia’s pitch conditions will test both sides. He further added, “It’s always been a great competition between bat and ball… and that’s what fans want to see. They don’t really want to watch what happened over in Manchester last week.” With the Ashes opener set for November 21 at Perth’s Optus Stadium, Lyon’s return adds another layer to the highly anticipated series.