SA coach wants Lyon in Australian colours

The ACT Comets product can form a lethal combination with one-day international spinner Xavier Doherty on the slow and low pitches in the Caribbean, Redbacks mentor Darren Berry believes.

''Absolutely he can, don't be surprised if he's on the plane to the West Indies,'' Berry said.

''They [the national selectors] have been reluctant for quite a while to play two [spinners], and in Australian conditions against India I don't think they were going to do it.

''But in the West Indies I think it'd be a great time to trial that.

''Part-timers can only do a certain job.

''When you've got Doherty and Lyon together, I think that's a really good combination.''

Lyon showcased his talent for making key breakthroughs in Saturday night's thrilling Ryobi Cup final, taking three wickets in South Australia's tie with Tasmania at Adelaide Oval.

The Redbacks claimed the trophy having finished higher on the ladder than the Tigers.

The only concern about Lyon would be the fact he conceded 86 runs from his 13 overs, in what was his second game back since tearing his quad at the end of the Test series against India.

Despite bursting on to the domestic scene in the 2010-11 Big Bash, the 24-year-old has never played for Australia in either the 20-over or 50-over formats.

Selectors have preferred Doherty's left-arm orthodox spin in the one-day side, with the part-time spin of David Hussey and Michael Clarke relied on as support.

Lyon is concentrating on the Sheffield Shield match with the Tigers starting Wednesday but would cherish a call-up to Australia's coloured-clothing outfit if it came his way.

''I haven't been worrying about getting picked in the one-day side,'' Lyon said.

''I'm solely focused on hopefully playing Test-match cricket again.

''We'll get through the Shield game first but if any higher honours come up with the one-day squad I'll be more than happy to take it on board.''

Lyon was yesterday still coming to terms with how the Redbacks suffocated the Tigers in a dramatic final over.

Fast bowler Gary Putland held his nerve, taking the key wicket of century-maker George Bailey before allowing only one run off the last three balls of the innings to leave the scores level on 285.

''[Wicketkeeper] Adam Crosthwaite and myself had a chat in the final over and said there's something else in this tale, it's not over yet,'' Lyon said. ''It was a pretty amazing moment to be a part of. I'm never going to forget that one.''