Overview
- Ashwin, speaking on his YouTube show Ash Ki Baat, praised Nathan Lyon’s candour and called the Australian off-spinner "lucky" to voice displeasure publicly.
- Nathan Lyon said he felt "absolutely filthy" after being dropped for the Gabba Ashes Test, a rare public admission that went viral.
- Ashwin said Indian players weigh long-term repercussions because public outbursts risk being "stamped" with a damaging reputation.
- He illustrated the cultural gap by noting India embraced Chris Gayle’s "Universe Boss" persona but would likely judge a similar claim from a domestic player like Abhishek Sharma.
- Multiple outlets report Lyon is expected to return to Australia’s XI for the Adelaide Test starting December 14.