Australia spin sensation Nathan Lyon has regarded India Cricket Team icon Virat Kohli as one of the top cricketers he has bowled against. The veteran Australian spinner placed him alongside the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, and AB De Villiers while speaking ahead of the AUS vs PAK final Test.
“My Top 3 against whom I’ve bowled will be Virat Kohli, Tendulkar and De Villiers”. stated Nathan Lyon.
In the illustrious year of 2023, Nathan Lyon soared to unprecedented heights in his cricketing prowess, amassing a staggering 47 wickets in ten games during Pakistan’s tour. Lyon’s crowning achievement unfolded in the first Test, where he notched his 500th red-ball scalp.
Widely recognized for his spin wizardry that bewilders opposition batters, Lyon firmly establishes himself among the preeminent contemporary spinners. His adeptness at weaving challenges for adversaries cements his status as a formidable force in the cricketing landscape. However, Lyon is not exempt from the challenges, much like the rest, especially when contending with the formidable India icon, Virat Kohli.
The Nathan Lyon vs Virat Kohli battle was something to watch out for. Lyon had dismissed Kohli the joint-most number of times (7) in Test cricket, alongside James Anderson. Lyon, however, had the most dismissals against Kohli among spinners. Additionally, Kohli had amassed 511 runs off 1,002 balls against Lyon in the longest format.
