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Daily Mirror
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Mike Walters

England still alive in Ashes opener but Australia are primed to toast Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon took a wicket with his first ball in Test cricket – and he's been the 'toast' of Australia ever since.

Six years ago, Lyon caused a 30-minute stoppage at a Sheffield Shield match between Queensland and New South Wales after he burnt a piece of toast in the dressing room.

When smoke alarms were activated, fire trucks raced to the Allan Border Field and the stand had to be evacuated of all players, scorers ands media, Lyon sheepishly admitting responsibility for the drama.

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