IND vs AUS: Australian spinner Nathan Lyon is one of the most successful spinners for Australia in red-ball cricket, standing out as a key player following the legendary Shane Warne. Lyon despite playing mostly under overseas conditions went on to bag 500 test wickets for his nation, with the red ball as he is Australia’s third-highest wicket-getter in the format.
Lyon is known for his consistency and ability to extract sharp turns and bounces, making him a pivotal player for the Australian Test team.
In a recent interview, Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon praised Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli, calling him the toughest Indian batter he has bowled to throughout his career. Lyon, who has faced many of the world’s finest batters, highlighted Kohli’s remarkable skill, temperament, and ability to dominate spinners as key attributes that make him such a formidable opponent.
He stated, “Virat Kohli is the most toughest Indian batter I have bowled to.”
“Look at his record out here. Overall, look at his record. You don’t write off champions. I’ve got nothing but respect for Virat. I want to get him out, there’s no point in hiding behind that, but it’s challenging. He and Smithy are probably the best two batters in our last era of this last decade. It’s been pretty amazing competing against him so many times,”
Lyon added
The rivalry between Lyon and Kohli has been one of the highlights of India-Australia Test battles, with both players pushing each other to their limits. Lyon’s respect for Kohli reflects the mutual admiration shared among top cricketers while underscoring the Indian batter’s standing as one of the modern greats.
Indian veteran batter Virat Kohli has faced challenges in maintaining consistent form but has consistently risen to the occasion when his team needs him the most. Kohli has been India’s aid to perform under the most unnatural conditions where he delivers the most dependable innings possible.
With the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, expectations are high as both teams are eager to showcase their best performances, with India looking to qualify for the World Test Championship final and Australia aiming to consolidate their hold on the prestigious title as the defending champions.
