IND vs AUS: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will see a special contest between these two bowlers, with Ashwin's record at stake.

IND vs CLOSED: 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 November 22. Both the teams have announced their squads for this series. This series is becoming very important for both the teams. During this series, not only the match between India and Australia, there will also be a special competition between India’s R Ashwin and Australia’s Nathan Lyon. Meanwhile, a special record of Ashwin is in jeopardy. In such a scenario, let’s find out what is going to happen between the two bowlers.

Nathan’s challenge against Ashwin

Team India’s star spin bowler R Ashwin has single-handedly led the Indian team to victory in many matches. Meanwhile, Ashwin will face Australia’s Nathan Lyon during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The competition for the most wickets in Test cricket. R Ashwin currently has 536 wickets in his name in 199 innings of 105 matches in Test cricket. While Nathan Lyon has taken 530 wickets in 242 innings of 129 matches for Australia. Nathan Lyon can overtake Ashwin as he takes 7 wickets. However, Ashwin will also be seen in action during this series.

Number 1 crown at stake

R Ashwin is currently on the first position in the list of active bowlers who have taken the most wickets in Test cricket. While Nathan Lyon is second in this list. Ashwin’s number 1 crown is under threat due to Nathan Lyon. Ashwin is at the 7th position in the list of bowlers who have taken the most Test wickets. While Leo is present at number 8. It is very difficult for Ashwin to play in all the five matches of the Test series between India and Australia, but Singh can play all the matches for Australia. In such a situation, Ashwin’s record is more in danger.