Nathan Lyon has praised Ravichandran Ashwin, calling him an "incredibly smart bowler" ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Lyon acknowledged learning

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon praised his Indian counterpart Ashwin and said he had learned a lot from Ashwin over the years ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon acknowledges learning from Indian counterpart Ravichandran Ashwin, whom he's faced since 2011-12. The pair, both debuting in the same year, continue their rivalry in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series.

November 22 is just days away. India and Australia will face off in Perth in the first of five Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India will aim for a third straight Test series win Down Under and fifth in-a-row overall while Australia will want to win a Test series vs India for the first time in 10 years.

Nathan Lyon praises Ravichandran Ashwin for his bowling skills, highlighting their competitive history and mutual respect in cricket.

Veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon values his rivalry with Indian counterpart Ravichandran Ashwin, calling him an effective 'coach' through their engagements since 2011. Both players are set to face off again during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy,

Nathan Lyon, seasoned Australian spinner, credits his Indian counterpart Ravichandran Ashwin as a significant influence on his career. Lyon acknowledges Ashwin's ability to adapt and learn quickly, highlighting the insights gained from their on-field battles.

The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy will see the resumption of the battle of off-spinners between Ashwin and Lyon. The duo made their Test debuts in the same year and have comfortably gone past 500-wicket mark in the longer format.

Australian veteran Nathan Lyon has revealed his admiration for long-time Indian rival, Ravichandran Ashwin, ahead of their eighth Test match encounter.