Having made their Test debuts in the same year, Nathan Lyon and Ravichandran Ashwin will face each other for the eighth time in the longest format during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon believes that rival players often serve as the "best coaches", acknowledging that his Indian counterpart Ravichandran Ashwin has "taught" him a great deal throug

Nathan Lyon has praised Ravichandran Ashwin, calling him an "incredibly smart bowler" ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Lyon acknowledged learning from Ashwin, who he believes is one of the best bowlers in the world.

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