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Xtra Time Web Desk: Former South Africa spinner Paul Adams has mentioned Nathan Lyon has a more complete game than Ravi Ashwin. Undoubtedly both Lyon and Ashwin are the greatest Test bowlers featuring in the top 10 of most wicket takers in the history of the longest format. 

47-year-old Adams said in a virtual interaction arranged by SA20, "I still think Nathan Lyon has a more complete game in terms of competing in the subcontinent and in Australia or South Africa, those types of conditions, than Ashwin."

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He further added, "He has a carrom ball that can turn the ball the opposite ways. But Lyon has been someone who has bowled with a lot of over-spin. That challenges the batters." Having 536 wickets from 105 Tests, Ashwin is the seventh-highest wicket-taker in Tests on the other hand, Lyon is behind him with 530 scalps from 129 Tests.  

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Both Lyon and Ashwin will come face-to-face in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024 starting from November 22 at the Perth Stadium. What will be the results and who will be on the spotlight, Lyon or Ashwin? All eyes are searching the answers only.