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“I’ve been having conversations since it happened with our medical team,” Lyon told reporters at stumps.
“I knew the risks. But I’ll do anything for this team.
“You never know how big a 15-run partnership can be in an Ashes series. I’m proud of myself for going out there and doing that.
“I love this team. I love playing cricket for Australia. And if I can help out my teammates here and there, I’ll do that.
“It was my call.
“I spoke to Ron (coach Andrew McDonald) and Patty. Patty was probably a little bit hesitant but I’ll do anything for this team, and I’d do it again tomorrow.”
Lyon admits it has been an emotional few days for him as he wanted to win Ashes on the England soil so desperately.
“I’m absolutely shattered, heartbroken,” a candid Lyon said.
“Speechless is probably the best way to put it.
“I had a dream to win an Ashes series over here, I’ve said it publicly, privately and everything else.
“Right now to have a severe calf strain it’s disappointing, it’s heartbreaking.”
Lyon suffered the injury on Thursday while running to catch a fly ball in the field during day two of the second Ashes test at Lord’s. He pulled up and grabbed his calf.
England need 257 runs for victory with six wickets in their hands to deny Australia taking a 2-0 series lead.
The off-spinner then had a long conversation with James Anderson.
“He asked me if I was stupid, I said yes,” Lyon said of his discussion with Anderson.
“Then I just said to him, ‘I may have to do a you and go to 40 (years old).’ He said, ‘If you keep loving the game, and keep trying to get better there’s no reason why you can’t.’
“That was a nice little moment with Jimmy.”
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