NEW DELHI: Australia's veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon voiced his frustration after being dropped for the second Ashes Test against England at The Gabba in Brisbane, admitting he felt "absolutely filthy" when informed he wouldn't be playing.

Lyon revealed just how deeply the omission stung, recalling the moment he was told he wouldn't be taking the field for the second Ashes Test at The Gabba. The veteran off-spinner said he reached the stadium around midday, only to learn barely 30 minutes later that he had been dropped.

Australia's selectors opted for two major changes despite their convincing win in the Perth opener - bringing in Michael Neser in place of Lyon and drafting Josh Inglis to cover for the injured Usman Khawaja.

Speaking to the Seven Network, Lyon didn't shy away from expressing his disappointment. He admitted he was "gutted" by the call and reiterated that he felt "absolutely filthy" about being left out of the playing XI.

"But yeah, can't do anything about it. So, I hope I can play my role in making sure I get the guys ready and do whatever I can to make sure that we get the right result here."

He revealed that he still hasn't had a meaningful discussion with head coach Andrew McDonald or chief selector George Bailey about the decision.

"I just hadn't had it in me to sit down with the coach and George at the moment," though he expects the discussion will happen soon.

This isn't the first time Lyon has been sidelined for a pink-ball Test. Earlier in July, he was omitted from the day-night clash in the West Indies.

What makes the latest decision more striking is Lyon's stature in Australian cricket. A cornerstone of their bowling attack for over a decade, he has claimed 562 Test wickets, and this is the first home Test he has missed since 2012.

Ironically, Lyon's pink-ball record is among the best in the world. He has bagged 43 wickets in just 13 day-night Tests, boasting numbers that surpass even his overall career averages – a fact that makes his exclusion all the more surprising.