Bhubaneswar, Dec. 9 -- Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwinhas suggested that he never had the liberty to openly show his frustration when denied a place in the national team unlike Nathan Lyon, who recently spoke candidly after being dropped by Australia. Ashwin said Lyon was "fortunate" to have a space to express raw emotions without inviting trouble.

"Nathan Lyon is lucky. If a player is dropped, the feelings are the same for everyone. He got a platform and used it, and the Australian camp won't hold it against him - he will still play in Adelaide. I'm happy for him," said Ashwin in a recent interaction.

He added that he would risk harm to his career if he expressed himself that openly. "Everyone has emotions, but I can't rev...