Nathan Lyon is striving to develop a few variations in his game so that he can stay relevant in the modern-day limited overs cricket where some really fine wrist spinners are enjoying huge success these days. 

"Wrist spinners are a valuable part to any side but I am working on a couple of variations to make sure I am keeping up with the game," he was quoted saying by PTI ahead of third ODI in Ranchi on Friday (March 8). "The game is moving so fast. This is a great opportunity for everyone to learn."

Lyon also thinks that there should be a good balance maintained in a set-up with regards to finger-spinners and leg-spinners. 

"I think it is a pretty important balance to have, a couple of really good spinners to have in your side," he added. "Look at India, they have a couple of really good ones. Kuldeep, his skills are unbelievable but their reliance on Jadeja has been quite impressive as well."

"I think it is very important for any international side to have a couple of decent spinners going into the World Cup."

Arguably the best off-spinner in Test cricket at the moment, Lyon is second in the pecking order behind first-choice Australian limited overs tweaker in Adam Zampa, who has done really well on this tour so far. And the 31-year-old is very well aware of this fact. 

"No, it hasn't put any extra pressure," he said. " Really enjoy playing the shorter formats and being in colored clothing for Australia. For me, it is just about enjoying the challenge and trying to get better in shorter formats. Yes, there is added pressure I guess but none I am putting on myself."

"I still believe bounce is a massive weapon. It is about me having the ability to change the pace, variation and the mindset depending on who I am bowling to. It is really about me trying to read the game, what's going to happen before it actually happens and try and control the moment."