"I wouldn't be surprised if you see Cameron Green captain Australia in 5-6 years": Nathan Lyon

Australian ace leg spinner Nathan Lyon has praised Cameron Green, predicting that the all-rounder has a long future ahead in the baggy green. Lyon said that in the future we might see Green as a red ball captain for the Aussies. The leg spinner has also predicted that Cameron Green will bowl with the new ball.

"I've got a lot of time for Grenny. I can't wait to see him grow and blossom in Test cricket. I was even talking the micky out of him having a beer, asking him the other night.When will we see him batting number four. The C next to his name and talking the new ball. And he just put his head down and gave me absolutely nothing"

Nathaan Lyon told to cricket.com.au

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The leg spinner also added that he wouldn't surprised if Green captain the Aussies test side in the next 6-8 years. Lyon has also p

"I wouldn't be surprised in 6-8 years time if you see Cameron Green captain Australia and taking the new ball. You can see his leadership skills. The calm influence that he brings to a team. I think he will learn a lot off pat to be honest. Pat has bought this really calm environment into the Australian Test team. Which is really positive"

Nathan Lyon added

Nathan Lyon has played 103 Tests for the Men in Green and scalped 411 wickets with an average of 31.82. Lyon has currently with the Aussies squad and will play against England in the 4th Test at Sydney starting on January 5.