Adelaide, Dec. 15 -- Australia's veteran spinner Nathan Lyon said he's focused on continuing to play for the Aussies, emphasising that selection isn't a given right to anyone and it requires hard work. The experienced spinner, who has played 140 Test matches, expressed his love for representing Australia and his role in the team.

This comes after Australia made a bold decision to leave out Lyon and go with an all-out pace attack for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane against England. Lyon is expected to return for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide on Wednesday. Australia is currently leading the series (2- 0).

"I've played 140 Test matches, I feel like I don't have a point to prove to anyone. I'm very clear on my role within this Australi...