Mitchell Starc on Ravichandran Ashwin -‘Always been a bit of a thorn in our side’

During an interview, Australia’s top bowler Mitchell Starc gave a lovely homage to Ravichandran Ashwin and talked about his experience playing against him. The three-time World Champion also discussed his collaboration with Nathan Lyon, a legendary figure from Australia.

At the Brisbane post-match press conference, Ravichandran Ashwin declared his retirement. One day after declaring his retirement, he reached his hometown of Chennai. Despite the fact that the 38-year-old off-spinner’s remarkable career in international cricket is coming to an end, many players and legends continue to pay their respects to him.

Mitchell Starc, an Australian strike bowler, was among those who spoke highly of the Indian spinner.

He (Ashwin) has participated in series here in Australia and has always been a bit of a pain in our side in India. His career has been incredible, and I have no doubt that it will be honoured in that manner. His stats speak for themselves. Starc told SEN radio, “He’s been a terrific bowler for India for a long time, taking over 500 wickets.

Additionally, Starc discussed Ashwin’s collaboration with Nathan Lyon, who has taken 537 wickets in Test cricket and has been similarly impressive for Australia in international cricket.

“He (Ashwin) has a close working relationship with Nathan (Lyon), and there is mutual respect between teams. Congratulations on your career, Ashwin.” “I’m confident that it will be celebrated in this manner because it’s been an amazing career,” Starc continued.

Speaking of Ashwin’s record against Australia in Test cricket, the off-spinner has faced them in 23 games and claimed 115 wickets, including seven five-wicket hauls. Additionally, he claimed 12 wickets in the three games he played against the Australians during the previous series between the two teams.