Ravichandran Ashwin showcased his prowess in the Test match at the Chepauk, by delivering with bat and ball. Ashwin also went past his Australian rival Nathan Lyon for the most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket
Monty Panesar believes Lyon is a better bowler than Ashwin because of the dominance he has imposed in Australia, where spinners struggle to find assistance from the pitch
Monty Panesar points out that Ashwin's ability to bat helps him think like a batter, which helps him exploit the opposition and serves as his biggest advantage
Ashwin's main competitor in the modern era has been Australia's famed off-spinner Nathan Lyon. Both experienced spinners have made a reputation for their incredible craftsmanship with the ball. Lyon has 530 Test wickets from 129 matches with an average of 30.28 while R Ashwin has 522 Test wickets from 101 matches at an average of 23.70
"I think I see Nathan Lyon in my opinion. Yes, he is a better bowler. But I think Ashwin is a better bowler in India," Monty Panesar
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