Spin Masters: Lyon vs Ashwin - A Battle of Bowling Titans

Veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon, with 530 Test wickets, is considered a more complete bowler than India's Ravichandran Ashwin, claims former South African bowler Paul Adams. With India's Mohammed Shami missing the Border-Gavaskar series, pressure mounts on Jasprit Bumrah. Meanwhile, Varun Chakravarthy's impressive performance in South Africa garners attention.

The cricket world braces for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series where two top spin bowlers, Australia's Nathan Lyon and India's Ravichandran Ashwin, are primed to lead their teams. Former South African bowler, Paul Adams, known for his distinctive 'frog in a blender' bowling action, has spoken highly of Lyon, commending him as a more 'complete' bowler on the global stage compared to Ashwin.

Lyon, boasting 530 Test wickets, is praised for his ability to challenge batsmen across diverse pitch conditions worldwide. In contrast, Ashwin wields the 'carrom ball' as his secret weapon. Critically, India's pacer Mohammed Shami's absence due to injury may impact their performance in Australia, as per Adams' analysis.

With Shami recovering from ankle surgery, Jasprit Bumrah and other Indian pacers face increased pressure in the series. However, eyes are also on Varun Chakravarthy, who adds a fresh spin to India's attack, exhibiting remarkable control in the South African T20I series, posing a strategic challenge to adversaries.

(With inputs from agencies.)