Lyon ... is under pressure to perform for Australia after a tough patch in Shield. Source: AAP
For Australian spinner Nathan Lyon, there's lies, damned lies and his statistics this summer.
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The Test offie has managed just six wickets in three Sheffield Shield games at the unflattering average of 66.33.
It contrasts with his 42 wickets in 13 matches for Australia at 27.83 and, says Lyon, it's not a problem heading into a series against the world's No.1 team, South Africa.
"I've been quite happy with the way they've come out," he told reporters in Hobart, where South Australia will play a one-dayer against Tasmania on Tuesday.
"I've been creating chances and unfortunately they haven't been held.
"I'm really confident in my own skill set."
The 24-year-old was considered to be in a battle for a Test spot with Jon Holland until the Victorian's season was ended by a shoulder injury.
But Lyon took seven wickets in his last Test, in the West Indies in April, and Australia captain Michael Clarke said he had the ability to lift for the national team.
"We've been concerned about Nathan's form but he's performed very well for Australia and we're hoping that in the 10 or 11 days leading into the Test he really recaptures his old form and he's bowling at his best," Clarke said.
"But he's got a very good record for Australia. He's served us well overseas and in Australia."
Australia could play four pacemen at the seam-friendly Gabba but, like spin legend Shane Warne before him, Lyon says the Brisbane pitch will suit him.
He finished with match figures of 7-88 against New Zealand there last summer.
"I'm pretty confident I'll be part of the 11," he said.
"I love bowling there just because of the bounce you get there and early on day one it tends to spin a little bit with a bit of tackiness under the pitch.
"The bounce that you're able to generate there's fantastic."
Australia coach Micky Arthur and captain Michael Clarke will appear on the season-opening episode of Inside Cricket – Monday November 5, 8:30pm (EDT) on Fox Sports 2HD.
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