Nathan Lyon’s Strategy for Rishabh Pant Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is set to begin on November 22, and ahead of the five-match Test series, Australia’s veteran spinner Nathan Lyon has praised Rishabh Pant while outlining his strategy to face the aggressive young Indian batsman. Known for his explosive batting, Pant poses a significant threat to even the best bowling attacks globally.
As Team India prepares for their tour of Australia, Rishabh Pant is expected to play a crucial role in the batting lineup. Lyon acknowledges the challenge Pant presents and emphasizes the importance of maintaining discipline while bowling to him.
Nathan Lyon’s Comments on Rishabh Pant
Speaking to Star Sports, Nathan Lyon stated, “When you are bowling against a player like Rishabh Pant, you have to be very careful. He possesses all the skills in the world, and as a bowler, he offers no forgiveness for your mistakes. You must avoid errors. If a six is hit off my ball, I see it as a challenge. I’m not afraid of being hit for six; the real challenge is to keep a player like Rishabh at the crease, potentially forcing him to play defensively and creating opportunities for wickets. That’s my strategy.”
Rishabh Pant’s Impressive Record Against Australia
Rishabh Pant has demonstrated outstanding performance in his last two Test series against Australia, scoring 624 runs in 12 innings with an impressive average of 62.40, which includes one century and two fifties. His highest score during this period was an unbeaten 159.
Recently, Pant made a strong comeback in Test cricket against Bangladesh after recovering from a serious road accident in December 2022, marking his return with a century in his first match back in Chennai. Since then, he has been consistently playing professional cricket, including the IPL 2024, and is regarded as a key player who has the ability to turn matches around, as seen in the previous Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
As the series approaches, both teams will be looking to strategize effectively, and how Pant and Lyon face off will be a crucial aspect to watch.
