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This is an archive article published on March 24, 2013

Even a 100-run target will be difficult to chase: Lyon

It was perhaps for the first time in four Tests that the Australians were in with a chance,and the visitors had Nathan Lyon to thank for it.

It was perhaps for the first time in four Tests that the Australians were in with a chance,and the visitors had Nathan Lyon to thank for it. Speaking to the media after stumps,the off-spinner talks about the target Australia has in mind,his five-wicket haul and Shane Watsons captaincy.

On plans for Day Three

We need to bat well tomorrow. Even a 100-run target would be difficult to chase on this track. The wicket is going up and down. We need to bat well and hopefully get a lead of 150-200 runs. It will help us to put the Indians under some pressure.

On Watsons captaincy

Shane told us to get into the contest,thats one thing which worked for all of us. His advice helped me in getting five wickets. Also,we were bowling in partnerships,building pressure. Everyone has got so much respect for him Shane. I thought he did pretty well today as a captain,motivating all of us.

On his five-for

All five wickets were special. Playing against the likes of Tendulkar and Kohli,you always strive to get their wickets. I am quite happy with each one of them. I really enjoyed myself out there. I felt confident and put my team in the contest. We will try to turn things around here in Delhi.

On the Jadeja-Warner spat

What happens on the field,stays on the field. Australia play hard cricket and we played very hard today. The conditions are tough out there and we did pretty well today. We pushed ourselves to the limits and thats why we played our best cricket. It was missing in the last three Tests.

 

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