[Exclusive] 'Australia can win, no doubt' - Chris Lynn joins the prediction row for impending Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is scheduled to commence on November 22. With the most anticipated clash between India and Australia on the cards, predictions are flowing in from all corners. One of Australia’s power hitters, Chris Lynn has shown his excitement for the impending red-ball series. While calling the BGT bigger than Ashes, he also predicted Australia to emerge glorious.

Under Virat Kohli, India managed to win the BGT in 2019, marking their first Test series win in Australia after 71 years. They replicated the same in 2021 and outclassed the Aussies in 2023 at home. Lynn added that due to franchise cricket, cricketers are not afraid to slog in Tests and also lauded the likes of Travis Head and Steven Smith.

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“Look, it's nearly bigger than the Ashes. Nearly bigger. I just think there's a rich history of the Ashes. That's why it's bigger. But wherever India go, there's a huge following. There are eyeballs watching the TV. This is why it's a big series because the teams are so even. I mean, you look at the Travis Head's form of late, he can't miss the middle of the bat,” Lynn told CricTracker.

“We've got Steve Smith, who looks like he's going back down to number 4, who's I think, the best batter nearly of all time…. This is, I think, a byproduct of T10, T20, the way it's going. Guys are going out there not afraid to whack the new ball. But yeah, it's going to be a close series. But look, Australia can win, no doubt,” he added.

India will commence the five-match Test series with the first Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth. It is worth noting that India will be defending the Trophy having thwarted Australia by 2-1 when they last visited India in 2023. This will be the first time Rohit Sharma will be leading India in Australia in the longest format of the game.