Melbourne Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has said that he does not compare himself to Ravichandran Ashwin as both are different bowlers. Lion said that when he visited India, he tried to learn from Ashwin.
He said, “Ashwin is a world class bowler. I have seen him a lot especially when I toured India and tried to learn from him there. But he is a very careful bowler. He has a lot of variations. . The way he changes speed is fantastic. ”
He said, “He is a very talented bowler. It is for sure. We are similar and different in a way. I cannot compare myself to him. I think his record speaks for itself. Salute to him. ”
During the first Test match, Ashwin praised Lion and said that he is two different bowlers.
Australia defeated India by eight wickets in the first Test match played at the Adelaide Oval ground. The two teams will now face each other in a Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
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