Australia’s veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon and batter Travis Head have laughed off England pacer Ollie Robinson’s comments after the first Ashes Test. Lyon responded to Robinson’s comment that Australia’s line-up has three players who bat at No. 11 saying, ‘it was all a bit of banter’.

After Australia were bowled out for 386 in the first innings of the Ashes opener, England’s bowlers unleashed a series of short-pitched deliveries, leading to the dismissal of the final four Australian wickets for a mere 14 runs on Day Three. However, Lyon and Pat Cummins displayed remarkable composure when faced with a similar situation during the second innings, guiding the visiting team to victory. Speaking about Robinson’s No. 11 comment, Lyon admitted that he is a No. 11 batter, but that Josh Hazlewood doesn’t allow him to bat there.