Ahead of their battle in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australian off-spinner spinner Nathan Lyon has said he admires Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin. Both players burst on to Test cricket over a decade ago and have been rivals since.

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 praises Ravichandran Ashwin as his best coach, preparing for a competitive Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia.

Australia's veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon praised his Indian counterpart Ravichandran Ashwin, calling him an intelligent bowle

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.

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

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.

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