India and Australia will sq. off within the WTC ultimate at The Oval from June 7.

The five-Test Ashes in opposition to England starting June 16 has dominated the headlines over the previous few months as Australia search to win the marque sequence away from residence for the primary time in 22 years.

“Yes, we are playing the Ashes but we’ve got a big game that we’re up for. This (WTC final) is our grand final, and then our season basically starts again,” Lyon was quoted as saying by Australian Associated Press.

“That’s in all probability the place we’re fairly proud of the place we’re at with our planning. We are in a position to perceive what we’ve obtained across the nook, and be OK. It’s thrilling to be a part of the ultimate and the fanfare and stuff round it, it’s bloody particular.

“I know every Australian fan is looking forward to the Ashes, and so they should be. But they should also be excited about this match,” he added.

Australia will head into the Ashes with none warm-up recreation with the WTC ultimate being the lone match earlier than the competition in opposition to England.

Lyon believes the 1-2 loss Test sequence in India earlier this yr received’t have any bearing on the upcoming contest.

“You can wipe off anything that happened in India,” Lyon mentioned.

“Both groups are rather well rounded of their squads. It goes to be a very good problem.

“India obviously have some class batters but they have some class fast bowlers as well. It’s going to be a good challenge. Both squads going at it and competing for one game, it’s going to be a really good challenge,” he mentioned.

“It’s a fresh start. I’m looking forward to it.”