Australia’s veteran spinner Nathan Lyon has his eyes set on India’s top order, pinpointing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant as the three Indian batsmen who will pose the greatest threat in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The highly anticipated series kicks off with the first Test in Perth on November 22nd, followed by a grueling schedule of Tests in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and finally, Sydney.
Lyon, known for his astute analysis, acknowledged the formidable nature of the Indian batting lineup. While he highlighted the trio as the primary targets, he emphasized the significance of the other Indian batsmen, including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja. These players, according to Lyon, will further challenge the Australian bowlers.
Speaking in an interview with Star Sports, Lyon stated, “Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant are probably going to be the three really big ones. But then you’ve still got Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Jadeja, and who else will come out – another five, I’m not sure.”
The upcoming tour will be a significant test for the Indian team as they aim to conquer Australia in a five-match Test series. Lyon emphasized the strength of the Indian lineup, saying, “But it’s a pretty amazing lineup they’ve got, so it’s going to be a massive challenge. As I said, if we, as a bowling group, are good enough for long periods, hopefully, we can challenge their defense.”
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy promises to be a thrilling and competitive series as both teams vie for dominance in the world of Test cricket. With such a potent Indian batting lineup, the Australian bowlers will need to be at their best to secure victory.
