Cricket: Lyon aims to keep it simple for first home test

Nathan Lyon bowls during an Australian nets session on Saturday. Photo / Getty Images

Nathan Lyon might be trying to put all his eggs in one basket by admitting he doesn't have a huge variety of deliveries in his arsenal for the fourth test against India starting tomorrow.

"I'm just trying to keep executing my stock ball to the best of my ability," Australia's offspinner said as Australia resumed training in the Adelaide Oval nets at the weekend.

Michael Clarke's men were scheduled to train again today as they seek to claim a four-nil sweep against No 2-ranked India.

After a combined tally of 2-180 from the first two tests, Lyon was dropped for the third test in Perth.

Lyon's bowling average of 24.59 after seven tests has ballooned to 30.04 after nine. It's still a good record but a series against India is a landmark for any spinner.

Former Adelaide Oval groundsman Lyon is not just relying on local knowledge to have an impact in his first home test.

The 24-year-old says he has been working intensely with veteran batsman and ex-skipper Ricky Ponting.

"Of course changes of pace and natural variation all come into it," Lyon said.

"But I've been working hard with Ricky Ponting especially on my bowling in the nets and bowling to him, because I find him one of the best bats to bowl to in the nets."

Bowling against test cricket's leading runscorer Sachin Tendulkar was a dream opportunity, Lyon said.

"India's a great side to play against. Even though we're up three-nil, we're expecting India to come out and hit us hard," Lyon said.

"They have just been a great challenge for myself, being a young spinner and bowling against the best batters against spin."

Lyon allowed himself a brief moment of nostalgia regarding his roots.

"Adelaide's the best ground in the world in my book. I definitely feel comfortable out there. The pitch is only going to get lower and slower so hopefully it has a little bit more turn out there for me."

- AAP