Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has responded strongly to Australian spinner Nathan Lyon’s bold prediction of a 5-0 whitewash in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia.
Lyon expressed confidence that Australia would dominate the series and regain the trophy, but Harbhajan disagrees.
According to him, India has won the last four BGT series' and is fully capable of winning another. He expects a close, hard-fought contest between the two teams.
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What did Nathan Lyon say?
Nathan Lyon, in a podcast interview, claimed that Australia would win the upcoming BGT 5-0 against India. Lyon, who is the leading wicket-taker in the history of the BGT, urged Australia’s top-order batsmen like Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to score big runs.
He highlighted that Australia needs scores of 180 and 200, not just hundreds. Lyon also mentioned that it has been 10 years since Australia last won the BGT and that he’s been eagerly waiting for this series.
How did Harbhajan Singh respond to Nathan Lyon's comments?
Harbhajan was quick to respond to Lyon’s whitewash comments. He acknowledged that Australia is a strong team, but reminded everyone that India has a formidable lineup too.
Harbhajan highlighted India’s improved fast bowling attack and the experience of players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who can perform well under pressure. He dismissed Lyon’s prediction, saying the days when Australia could easily win a series against India are long gone. In fact, Harbhajan believes India could win the series if they play to their strengths.
"Forget about 5-0. That time when Australia used to win easily is long gone. Australia is a strong team, no doubt, but it will be a tough competition. I think they should forget about winning 5-0. Our boys are experienced now, and we have an unbelievable fast-bowling attack, which we haven’t seen in many years. Australia will have to bat too, and we have players like Kohli, Rohit, Rishabh, and Gill. It will be a closely fought series," said Harbhajan Singh in an interview on Sports Yaari.
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Harbhajan Singh’s confidence in India’s abilities indicates that it will be a closely fought series. Fans can expect a thrilling contest when the two teams meet in November.
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