India, Dec. 4 -- Veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon made no attempt to disguise his frustration after being left out of Australia's XI for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, marking the first time in almost 14 years that he has been dropped for a home Test.

In a selection call that raised eyebrows across the cricketing world, Australia opted for an all-pace attack on a seam-friendly Brisbane surface, bringing in Michael Neser and leaving out Lyon, who has been a fixture in the Test side since his debut at the same venue in 2011.

Speaking during a broadcast appearance on Day 1, a visibly irritated Lyon said he only learned of his omission shortly before the toss.

"I found out as I came to the ground. about 12.30," he told 7Cricket. "Absol...