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"Hit The Wrong Switch": Nathan Lyon Reveals His Request Led To Floodlight Failure During Adelaide Test

A strange incident took place on the opening day of the pink-ball Test between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval earlier this month. The floodlights at the venue went off twice in the 18th over of Australia's first innings. Later, Cricket Australia issued a statement acknowledging the disruption and said that it happened due to a "brief internal switching issue". The detailed reason behind the disturbance has now come to the fore. It was Nathan Lyon's request that created the chaos.

South Africa in peril after third day of decisive test against Australia

CAPE TOWN, Oct 29 : South Africa reached the close against Australia in a perilous position at 140 for four in their second innings on the third day of the decisive third test at Newlands on Thursday, a lead of 40 runs with six wickets remaining.

S.Africa reach 53-2 in second innings at tea, trail Australia by 47 runs

CAPE TOWN, Oct 29 : South Africa reached 53 for two against Australia in their second innings at tea on day three of the decisive third test at Newlands on Thursday, still 47 runs behind the tourists' first innings score of 429.

Starc strikes late as Australia fight back v South Africa

CAPE TOWN, Oct 27 : Marques Ackerman scored a career-best 95 for South Africa and Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc took 6-72 as the hosts were bowled out for 329 on a seesaw first day of the decisive third test at Newlands on Tuesday.

Australia fight back in decisive test v South Africa

CAPE TOWN, Oct 27 : Opener Marques Ackerman struck a career-best 95 as South Africa reached 221 for four at tea on the first day of the decisive third and final test against Australia at Newlands on Tuesday.

Newlands to provide test of more than bat and ball for Australia

CAPE TOWN, Oct 25 : Australia return to the scene of one of the darkest days in the country’s cricket history when the series-deciding third test against South Africa starts at Newlands on Tuesday.

Lyon omission in the spotlight as Australia seamers endure tough day

Oct 20 : Australia quick Mitchell Starc claimed his 450th test wicket on Tuesday but South Africa's lower order exposed the tourists' decision to omit spinner Nathan Lyon on day three of the second test.

Super-sub Boland delivers for Australia again

GQEBERHA, South Africa, Oct 20 - A test career of cameo appearances and fleeting glories has been Scott Boland's lot since his explosive Ashes debut five years ago but the pace warrior has rarely let Australia down when given half a chance.

Australia still undecided on starting XI for second test v S Africa

Oct 17 : Australia are assessing all selection options ahead of the second test against South Africa in Gqeberha on Sunday as they look to claim the three-match test series following a thumping 214-run win in the opening game.

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"Hit The Wrong Switch": Nathan Lyon Reveals His Request Led To Floodlight Failure During Adelaide Test

South Africa in peril after third day of decisive test against Australia

S.Africa reach 53-2 in second innings at tea, trail Australia by 47 runs

Starc strikes late as Australia fight back v South Africa

Australia fight back in decisive test v South Africa

Newlands to provide test of more than bat and ball for Australia

Lyon omission in the spotlight as Australia seamers endure tough day

Super-sub Boland delivers for Australia again

Australia still undecided on starting XI for second test v S Africa