Experienced Australian Spinner Nathan LeoneNow 37 has made it clear that retirement is not yet in his mind. With 556 wickets in 138 tests, Leon stands as Australia’s most successful off-spinner and only for another Shane warne Great in Panthon of Australian spin. Their comments come during the current tour of Australia West indiesWhile recently a win of 159 runs in the first Test against the West Indies was recorded in a match in which Leone was prominently portrayed.
Nathan Leone revealed the major milestones that he expects to cross before retiring
Despite already playing an important role in Australia’s first World Test Championship victory over India in 2023, Leon has made his place on a final frontier, winning a Test series in India, an achievement that he has never achieved during his stellar career.
“I have always said that I want to win in India. I want to win in England. We have got that opportunity in a few years,” Leon was said by CRICKET.com.Au.
However Australia has not won a test series in India under the prestigious 2004-05 Triumph. Adam gilchristLeon believes that the target lives within access, and it is the major milestone he wants before calling on his spectacular journey on time. Leone has played 32 Tests against India, taking 130 wickets, the most against any team. Nevertheless, he has never been part of an Australian side, which won a series on Indian earth. This is an otherwise a great lapse initially a great lapse that includes victory in England, South Africa and Pakistan. Their passion for the subcontinent challenge is low.
“I want to make sure that I am doing everything here in the West Indies, but yes, winning in India is at the top of my list before retirement,” The champion off-spinner said.
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Australia’s Australia handed over Alex Carrie by Lyon
In a symbolic gesture indicating on the closing chapters of his career, without making it official, Leon stepped from his role as Australia’s ‘Songgorter’, leading the player who leads the song “below the southern cross”. This role was immersed in tradition and was handed over to the cameradari, Lyon Michael HusseyWho inherited himself from great Rod marsh,
Leon has now passed the torch to the wicketkeeper-better Alex CarrieWhich he praised for embodimenting the soul required to maintain the ritual. Leone described the moment as part of the creation of the team’s environment and helped the next generation leaders move, even when he plays an important role on the field. Leon admitted that he wanted to take a moment to retreat for a moment and left his game’s days from a different convenience point, not as a later celebration, but a proudly enjoying the final stretch of an unforgettable journey as a team partner.
“I have been very honored for leading the song for 12 years. It is one of the biggest highlights of my career. It does not mean that I am retiring anytime soon … I felt that Alex is the right candidate. I have raced with it. I like the privilege, but now I can sit back, hope to take some victory, hoping and enjoying all.” Leone concluded.
