At the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Nagpur, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was at his best. India won the first Test by an innings and 132 runs, thanks to the 36-year-spectacular old’s five-wicket haul in the second innings, which left Australia absolutely bewildered.
Australia’s ability to mount a series comeback will hinge heavily on Nathan Lyon’s performance. The veteran has sufficient experience and is regarded as a modern great, but he will also be under pressure as he competes with Ashwin. Despite this, the Australian international disclosed that he will not be facing the Indian spinner head-on, and he also stated that he has been viewing a great deal of footage of the player in order to learn from him.
“I will not pit myself against Ash” (Ravichandran Ashwin). I believe Ashwin’s approach has been extraordinary, and his record speaks for itself. Honestly, I am a completely different bowler than Ash. Have I sat down and viewed a great deal of Ashwin video before arriving here? Yes, a 100 percent, “While speaking to Star Sports, Lyon added.
“My time spent at home in front of the computer has driven my wife insane. It’s all about education. The best thing about this game is that we are continuously learning, striving to improve and progress by observing our opponents, which is one of the steepest learning curves,” he continued.
I’ve learned a great deal from Ravichandran Ashwin: Nathan Lyon
Nathan Lyon remarked prior to the second Test in Delhi that he has learned a great deal from Ashwin. In addition, he mentioned that Ashwin possesses particular skill sets that he wishes to improve.
“There is much conversation. He has taught me a great deal. Sitting down with him and conversing with him has taught me a great deal, not only for this country but also for Australia. There are a few skill sets that Ash possesses that I would like to cultivate. This is why I believe I can still improve. So this is what motivates me,” Lyon continued.
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