In the Test cricket arena, a rivalry like India and Australia are rare. Aussies known for their dominating display gave tough challenges to the Indian side. On the flip side, India often showcased their class while playing against Aussies. In the recent India vs Australia clashes, Rishabh Pant and Nathan Lyon’s thrilling encounter added extra excitement to the matches. Lyon shared his experience of playing against Pant. He discussed the challenges and intensity of facing him on the field.
Nathan Lyon on Rishabh Pant:
In the Test cricket arena, India’s talented wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is known for his aggressive batting style. After a long injury setback, the ace player has came back into the longest format. At the end of this year, the exciting Border-Gavaskar Trophy is waiting. Before that, the Indian and the Aussie players are excited as it is going to be a crucial series in the WTC cycle.
In the India-Australia Test match, the face-off between Rishabh Pant and Nathan Lyon are exciting to watch. In an interview, Lyon shared his insights on facing Pant during matches. He highlighted the challenges that come with playing against a talented player like Pant. Lyon expressed his excitement about the opportunity to compete against him again on the field.
Lyon said, “You’re bowling against someone like Rishabh Pant, who is electric, isn’t he? He’s got all the skill in the world. As bowlers, your room for error is so small. I know as a bowler I’m going to get hit for sixes. I’m not afraid of it but the challenge is that I try and keep someone like Rishabh in his crease and potentially try and defend it a lot more bringing in a couple of chances. Pretty fun.”
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Pant’s Heroics Against Australia:
The rivalry between Rishabh Pant and Australia is well-known among cricket fans. The young wicketkeeper-batter often transforms his game when facing the Kangaroos. One of his standout performances came during India’s last tour of Australia, where he scored a remarkable 89 not out in the last innings. This heroic knock played a crucial role in India’s historic victory by three wickets, making them the first team to win a Test match at the Gabba.
Amid this rivalry, a unique contest has developed between Pant and Nathan Lyon. Interestingly, Lyon holds the record for dismissing Pant the most times in Test cricket, having claimed his wicket five out of their seven encounters.
As the iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy approaches, Pant is expected to be a key player for India. With his current form in the longest format, he will need to perform consistently with the bat and excel behind the stumps to help lead his team to success.
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