India vs Australia | We just have to repeat what we did in Dubai, hints Nathan Lyon
Nathan Lyon has said that the Australian cricket team should take inspiration from their performance against Pakistan a couple of months ago in Dubai and stated that if they can get a result in such an encounter, they can do it in Adelaide. Australia is chasing a target of 323 in the first Test.
On the fourth day of the first Test match between India and Australia, India set a target 323 runs for the hosts to win the match and also take a 1-0 lead in the
“We just spoke about Dubai. We still believe we can win this, and that’s the best thing. We still believe we’re in this game, it’s just about coming out tomorrow, winning the first ball, first over,
On the fourth day, though the opening bowlers for India in Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah failed to get any wickets, it was the day of Mohammed Shami who got two wickets in his kitty. The other two were picked by off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin as Australia ended the day at 104/4. Earlier in the day, Nathan Lyon finished with the figures of 6-122 to bundle India for 307 runs.
“I think the pitch has quickened up a little bit and is doing a lot less for the seamers. It’s definitely spinning and they’ve got a world-class spinner. So it’s going to be a great challenge for our batters out there with two left-handers, with R Ashwin spinning away,” said Lyon.
Lyon, who has picked eight wickets in the match argued that the Australian side is a young side and don’t have much experience. Pointing to the fact the off-spinner said that despite being the best Test side in the World they have managed to give the visitors a stiff challenge.
“We are a very young cricket side and we are striving, building and training our backsides off to be the best cricket side we possibly can be. We’re challenging ourselves against the No. 1 Test side, so of
On the personal front, Lyon said that his
“My idea was just to keep bowling my