‘Didn’t look good’: Aussies fearing the worst as Lyon injury puts Ashes series in jeopardy

Nathan Lyon is in doubt for the rest of the Ashes after the star spinner suffered a serious-looking calf injury on a disastrous day for Australia at Lord’s.

England went to stumps on day two at 4-278 in reply to Australia’s first-innings 416, with the game back in the balance after the hosts threw away three last-session wickets.

Friday morning now looms as critical, not only in the fight for a first-innings lead but as Australia await a clearer prognosis on Lyon’s right leg.