Adelaide, Dec. 22 -- Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has thrown his support behind Nathan Lyon, backing the veteran off-spinner to work through another rehabilitation process and resume his Test career after suffering a hamstring injury during the third Ashes Test here.

Lyon hobbled off on the final morning after diving to field at long leg, later returning to the ground on crutches following scans. Despite the setback, he briefly ditched them to join the team song after Australia's victory, which sealed the Ashes.

The injury marks another frustrating chapter for Lyon, who had previously played 100 consecutive Tests between 2013 and 2023 before suffering a calf injury during the 2023 Ashes in England.

"Really unfortunate for him," Starc s...