Canberra, Aug. 13 -- Australia's seasoned off-spinner Nathan Lyon is worried about the future of ball tweakers around the globe. Lyon declared that his statement doesn't stem from his concern about his position in the team, but the lack of crop of spinners due to the preponderance of grassy turf.

Lyon has been hosting a series of spin-bowling seminars in regional New South Wales. The 37-year-old has been serving as Australia's premier spinner for the last decade. After casting a web of spin to steer the Baggy Greens, Lyon shifted the focus to the broader issue.

"I do care about spin bowling, and I'm not saying this because I'm concerned about my position in the team. I know my role, I know how important spin bowling is, but there is a d...