“Pretty Fun”, Nathan Lyon Opens Up On His Exciting Rivalry With Rishabh Pant Ahead Of BGT

As the cricketing calendar nears the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, one of the standout contests fans are eagerly waiting for is between Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon and India’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant.

In a recent interview with Star Sports, Nathan Lyon shared his thoughts on the challenge of bowling to Rishabh Pant. He expressed admiration for Pant’s aggressive style and acknowledged how tough it is to bowl to someone of his caliber. The upcoming test series, scheduled for November in Australia, promises to reignite this exciting rivalry.

Nathan Lyon stated, “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 has had an extraordinary journey since his unforgettable innings at the Gabba in 2020-21, where he played a crucial role in India’s historic series win over Australia. After a serious car accident that sidelined him, Pant has returned to the Indian team stronger than ever. His comeback reached a milestone in India’s first test against Bangladesh in Chennai, where he scored a century in the second innings. It was his first five-day match since the accident, marking his complete return to international cricket in all the three formats.

Following the second test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, India will face New Zealand in a three-match test series at home starting on October 16. With Pant back in form, the Indian team will look to him for consistency both with the bat and behind the stumps as they prepare for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This series will be critical, as both India and Australia aim to secure their place in the World Test Championship finals.

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