Picking up Virat Kohli’s wicket still remains the ultimate aim for any bowler. Some have achieved this distinction in world cricket while others not so much.
Talking on this matter, Australia’s leading spinner Nathan Lyon said that any success against the former captain, especially in India, turns you into a villain in world cricket in no time. Lyon added that he now used to experience having bowled to Sachin Tendulkar in the past.
“Coming up against Virat Kohli it feels like you’ve got the nation against you. If you’ve got little bit of success and get Virat out or create a chance, you become the most hated cricketer in world cricket quite quickly. I’ve had a little bit of experience on that front bowling to Sachin Tendulkar a number of years ago now,” Lyon noted during an interaction with Star Sports.
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Lyon had then dismissed Tendulkar, who was batting in his 80s.
Meanwhile, Lyon holds equal respect for Kohli, calling him as the ‘best challenge’.
“Virat probably being one of the best in the world cricket for a long period of time, for him to constantly perform in high level. It’s been a privilege to play against him and compete. I’ve always said that I want to compete against the best in the world and Virat probably has provided me with the best challenge,” the Aussie spinner added.