On Cusp Of 500 Test Wickets, Nathan Lyon’s Scintillating ‘Coach’ Remark For Ravichandran Ashwin | Cricket News

One of the best spinners Australia have produced, Nathan Lyon is all set for the Test project in opposition to Pakistan. The collection presents Lyon a giant alternative to succeed in the much-anticipated landmark of 500 wickets within the longest format of the sport. Ahead of the primary Test in Perth, Lyon paid a wealthy tribute to veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, explaining how the latter has unofficially labored as ‘coach’ for him all through his profession. Lyon, who has typically competed with Ashwin on the sector, additionally known as the India star a ‘world-class bowler’.

Ashwin and Lyon are among the many most embellished bowlers of their era. While Lyon is simply 4 scalps wanting the 500-wicket mark, Ashwin sits at 489 Test wickets at current.

“You look at Ashwin, he’s a world-class bowler and somebody I’ve watched closely from the start of his career. We’ve gone head-to-head many times in different conditions around the world. I’ve got nothing but respect for Ashwin and the way he’s gone about it,” Lyon was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au.

“I’ve definitely learned from him. There’s an opportunity to learn from the people you play against, and without knowing it he’s probably been one of my biggest coaches in a way.

While cricket often brings out the competitive spirit in players, Lyon is hoping to have a beer with Ashwin once the two call time on their respective careers and just talk about this beautiful journey.

“It’s fairly wonderful to see we’re each creeping as much as that 500 mark, and we’ll see the place we find yourself.

“Hopefully at the end of our career we’ll sit down and have a nice feed and a beer and talk about it,” he asserted.

While Lyon is all set to succeed in the 500-wicket landmark within the coming days, Ashwin may additionally contact the milestone when India tackle South Africa in a Test collection, starting on the finish of this month.