Ashwin invites Lyon to Chennai in heartwarming exchange after Australia spinner calls him ‘one of my biggest coaches’
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Ashwin invites Lyon to Chennai in heartwarming exchange after Australia spinner calls him ‘one of my biggest coaches’

Hindustan Times  

Australia's spinner Nathan Lyon, on the brink of joining the prestigious 500-wicket club, expressed his gratitude for the impact of India great Ravichandran Ashwin on his career, acknowledging him as "one of my biggest coaches." R Ashwin and Nathan Lyon during the 2018-19 Test series Highlighting the valuable learning opportunities presented by playing against skilled opponents, Lyon emphasized Ashwin's unintentional role as a mentor in his cricketing journey. As Lyon's remarks about Ashwin went viral, the Aussie spinner reserved a heartwarming post for the India star. Ashwin, then, suggested a “home and away” meetup between the two, further wishing Lyon luck for the Test series against Pakistan.

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