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[Saba Sports News] Australian spin wizard Nathan Lyon, celebrated for his significant contributions to Australian cricket, including surpassing 500 Test wickets, recently engaged with an Indian fan on X (formerly Twitter).
The fan, Balram Kumar, shared a video of his spin bowling, emulating Lyon’s style, and tagged both Lyon and Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Lyon’s encouraging response, “Keep that up and you’ll play higher grades quickly,” reflects his supportive nature towards budding talent.
This interaction occurs amidst mutual respect between Lyon and Ashwin, both of whom have recently celebrated the achievement of taking 500 Test wickets. Their rivalry on the field is matched by their camaraderie off it. Following Ashwin’s entry into the 500-wicket club, Lyon congratulated him through a video on X, acknowledging Ashwin’s influence on his career.
Lyon admired Ashwin as a world-class bowler and confessed to learning from his techniques, hinting at a deep mutual respect. He envisioned a future where both spinners, having reached career milestones, could reflect on their journeys over a meal and drinks, celebrating their achievements and the shared lessons learned through their encounters.