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Cummins' bold call to drop Lyon pays off for Australia

Original: 'Absolute cinema': Pat Cummins' huge gamble of axing Nathan Lyon pays off as Scott Boland lights up Gqeberha with two early wickets

Australia captain Pat Cummins' decision to leave veteran spinner Nathan Lyon out of the side was vindicated as Scott Boland took two early wickets in Gqeberha, South Africa. Fans and commentators hailed the tactical gamble, with the phrase 'absolute cinema' circulating as praise for the drama of the morning session.

Why now: Cricket fans are reacting to a bold selection decision that immediately paid off in a Test match.

Pat CumminsNathan LyonScott BolandGqeberhaAustralia

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• 'Absolute cinema': Pat Cummins' huge gamble of axing Nathan Lyon pays off as Scott Boland lights up Gqeberha with two early wickets · Yahoo Sports

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