'Absolutely filthy' - Ashwin explains why Indian players can't speak like Nathan Lyon

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon's candid admission of being "filthy" after being dropped sparked a debate on Indian cricketers' reserved reactions. Veteran R Ashwin revealed that while emotions are similar, Indian players fear "collateral damage" and being labelled for expressing themselves, unlike in some Western cultures. He hopes this will change.

'Absolutely filthy' - Ashwin explains why Indian players can't speak like Nathan Lyon
Australian spinner Nathan Lyon's candid admission of being "filthy" after being dropped sparked a debate on Indian cricketers' reserved reactions. Veteran R Ashwin revealed that while emotions are similar, Indian players fear "collateral damage" and being labelled for expressing themselves, unlike in some Western cultures. He hopes this will change.