Australian spinner Nathan Michael Lyon has described Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant as the three "big ones" to watch out for in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series.
The five-Test series between India and Australia is scheduled from November 22, part of the World Test Championship.
Lyon took the opportunity to also warn that the host will be facing major challenges as the visitors have an 'amazing line-up', for the host.
"Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant are probably going to be the three really big ones.
But then, you've still got (Yashasvi) Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, (Ravindra) Jadeja, and who else will come out—another five, I'm not sure," Lyon said.
However, Lyon was confident that if the Australians delivered as a bowling unit over an extended period, it would be beneficial for them.
"But, it's a pretty amazing line-up they've got, so it's going to be a massive challenge. As I said, if we, as a bowling group, are good enough for long periods, hopefully, we can challenge their defence," he added.
The Aussies have failed to win the title since their last series victory in 2014-15 at home.
The Indians have won the title on four consecutive instances since then, winning twice each at home and away, a record for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Besides, they also became the only Asian team to win a Test series in Australia, and also winning it on multiple occasions.
Overall, India is the most successful side when it comes to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, winning it 10 times.
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