Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has criticized Australian spinner Nathan Lyon for his prediction of a 5-0 victory for Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, calling it 'stupid' and inappropriate for a current player. Lyon expressed his confidence during the Willow Talk podcast, stating that the series would mark a significant win for Australia, which has not held the trophy for a decade. Ali urged Indian bowler Ravichandran Ashwin to counter Lyon's remarks with a bold prediction of India's victory instead. Meanwhile, Australian batsman Travis Head acknowledged the challenges posed by the Indian team, admitting they are not his favorite opponents but recognizing the competitiveness of their encounters. The highly anticipated series is set to begin on November 22 in Perth. Players are already expressing excitement for the contest, highlighting the intense rivalry between the two teams.