Ravichandran Ashwin shared his viewpoint on Nathan Lyon’s emotional reaction which was honestly expressed in public after he was not included in the Australian squad for the Gabba Test. Lyon’s admission of being “absolutely filthy” at being dropped for the second Ashes Test was shocking, and it brought attention and appreciation to the cricketer’s prowess across the board. The Australian off-spinner’s rare moment of giving in to emotions won over fans who valued his truthfulness and realness even when he was feeling down. Ashwin regards Lyon as a lucky man for having the chance to let out such feelings in public without receiving criticism or negative feedback from the stakeholders.
The event has opened an avenue for a more extensive dialogue about emotional expression in the crackling world of sports and players’ reactions to selection in cricket circles. Lyon’s discontent was so candid that it elicited professional questions about the reason behind the Indian cricket team players’ rare showing of similar emotions when they are dropped from the team.
“Nathan Lyon is lucky”- R Ashwin
Ashwin got really emotional answering that 🥺
He was dropped so many times for a fourth pacer who wouldn’t even bowl 10 overs in the entire match and when he expressed disappointment, was asked to chin up.pic.twitter.com/jcK7WLGqZF
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) December 9, 2025
“Nathan Lyon is lucky. If anyone is dropped from the team, the emotions would be similar to what Lyon expressed in front of the world. He got the media to express his views, and he did just that. The Australian team wouldn’t feel bad, and he would play the Adelaide Test. I am just happy for Nathan Lyon,” said Ashwin on his YouTube channel ‘Ash Ki Baat’.
“People have emotions, and they will do just that. However, I cannot express my emotions, because if I do, I will lose out, and only my harm will be caused. So why will I do that? However, I really respect Nathan Lyon; he let his emotions out. Good on him,” he added.
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