Confidence is key for Nathan Lyon, with mentor John Davison tipping a return to Adelaide Oval will help the under-pressure offspinner rediscover his mojo.
Lyon has been an entrenched member of Australia's Test XI since 2013 but that streak is at risk of ending given he has bowled 582 first-class deliveries since taking a wicket.
The tweaker endured a tough tour of Sri Lanka and has snared a total of four wickets from his previous four first-class games, including two Test losses to South Africa.
Lyon most likely would have been dropped if Steve O'Keefe did not injure his calf last week, while there was some talk Australia could opt for a four-prong pace attack.
But the most experienced member of Steve Smith's side, with 59 Tests under his belt, has been given another chance to find form at international level.
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Davison, who has been a sounding board for Lyon throughout his journey from Adelaide Oval groundsman to Australia's most productive Test offspinner, expects the 29-year-old to make the most of it.
He was flown in by Cricket Australia to work with Lyon this week, having stayed at home for the first two Tests against South Africa.
"I don't think it's panic stations ... he still genuinely believes he is the best spinner in Australia and so do I," Davison told AAP.
"He's got to have that real self-belief ... having everyone confident around you is going to make a big difference as well.
"He's done a good job for a long period of time - particularly in Australia ... even the world's best finger spinners find it a big challenge.
"He hasn't had a lot of runs to bowl to, which has made his job a little bit more difficult, and he's been a little bit unlucky too - a few decisions and catches have gone down."
Lyon's stellar rise started in 2011, when he made his first-class and Test debuts after working as a groundsman in Adelaide.
Adelaide Oval is also the scene of his career highlight, which came in 2014 when he snared 12 wickets and bowled Australia to victory against India late on day five.
"It was a real breakthrough for him. To end up with six wickets in a session - it'll bring back some good memories," Davison said.
"I'd imagine coming here and seeing 12 wickets next to his name on the board, surely that'll do something for your confidence.
"If he remains patient and sticks to what he knows works, things will turn."
Paceman Josh Hazlewood likened Lyon's current drought to his own 2015-16.
"Everyone goes through it. I remember last summer towards the end I thought I was bowling well and not taking any wickets," Hazlewood said.
"He'll be fine."
