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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Nathan Lyon gears up for India's 'Big 3' batters

The five-Test series between India and Australia gets underway on November 22 in Perth

Our Bureau Mumbai Published 12.09.24, 10:27 AM
The Indian players and support staff after winning the fourth Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on January 19, 2021. Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten on 89 as the three-wicket victory helped them claim the series 2-1. (Getty Images) 

The Indian players and support staff after winning the fourth Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on January 19, 2021. Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten on 89 as the three-wicket victory helped them claim the series 2-1. (Getty Images)  Sourced by the Telegraph

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has identified Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant as the three “big ones” to watch out for in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series.

The five-Test series between India and Australia gets underway on November 22 in Perth.

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Besides the big ones, Lyon has also warned that the visitors have an ‘amazing line-up’, making things massively challenging for the hosts.

“Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant are probably going to be the three really big ones. But then, you’ve still got (Yashasvi) Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, (Ravindra) Jadeja, and who else will come out — another five, I’m not sure,” he told Star Sports.

However, Lyon was confident that if the Australians delivered as a bowling unit over an extended period, it would be beneficial for them.

“But, it’s a pretty amazing line-up 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 defence,” he added.

The Aussies have failed to win the title since their last series victory in 2014-15 at home. The Indians have won the title on four consecutive instances since then, winning twice each at home and away, a record for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

They also became the only Asian team to win a Test series in Australia, and also on multiple occasions.

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