IND vs AUS: A five-match Test series is to be played between India and Australia. The first match of the series will be played in Perth on 22 November. Both the teams have announced their squads for this series. This series is going to be very important for both the teams. During this series, not only will there be a tough competition between India and Australia, there will also be a special competition between India’s R Ashwin and Australia’s Nathan Lyon. During this time, a special record of Ashwin is in danger. In such a situation, let us know what is going to be the clash between the two bowlers.
Nathan’s challenge in front of Ashwin
Team India’s star spin bowler R Ashwin has single-handedly led the Indian team to victory in many matches. Meanwhile, Ashwin will have to face Australia’s Nathan Lyon during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Competition to take most wickets in test cricket. R Ashwin currently has 536 wickets in his name in Test cricket in 199 innings of 105 matches. Whereas Nathan Lyon has taken 530 wickets in 242 innings of 129 matches for Australia. Nathan Lyon can leave Ashwin behind as soon as he takes 7 wickets. However, Ashwin will also be in action during this series.
Number 1 crown in danger
R Ashwin is currently at first place in the list of active bowlers who have taken the most wickets in Test cricket. Whereas Nathan Lyon is at second place in this list. In such a situation, Ashwin’s number 1 crown is in danger due to Nathan Lyon. Ashwin is at 7th place in the list of bowlers who have taken the most Test wickets. Whereas Lion is present at number 8. It is very difficult for Ashwin to play in all the five matches of the Test series played between India and Australia, but Lion can play all the matches for Australia. In such a situation, Ashwin’s record is even more in danger.
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