NEW DELHI: Australia's premier spinner
Nathan Lyon on Saturday outfoxed
Rohit Sharma yet again. Lyon dismissed Rohit for the sixth time in Tests. The Australian spinner has now dismissed the Indian opener the most number of times in his Test career.
Rohit, who looked in solid touch, threw his wicket away when he tried to go over the top off Lyon but ended up giving a catch to
Mitchell Starc at mid-on. Rohit scored 40 runs from 74 deliveries, including 6 fours.
Interestingly, Lyon has dismissed Rohit while playing in Australia on all six occasions.
Rohit Sharma (AFP Photo) Lyon, who is playing his career's 100th Test match for Australia in Brisbane, has got rid of Rohit in both innings of a Test match twice in his career.
Lyon's six Rohit scalps:December 2014, Adelaide - Caught & Bowled Lyon
December 2014, Adelaide - Ct Warner B Lyon
January 2015, Sydney - Bowled Lyon
December 2018, Adelaide - Ct Harris B Lyon
December 2018, Adelaide - Ct Handscomb B Lyon
January 2021, Brisbane - Ct Starc B Lyon (TODAY)
The 33-year-old Australian spinner, who has 18 five-wicket hauls and three 10-wicket hauls under his belt, is currently the third-highest Test wicket-taker for Australia after Shane Warne (708 wickets) and Glenn McGrath (563 wickets).
South Africa pacer
Kagiso Rabada has dismissed Rohit five times in his Test career.