Aussie spinner Steve O'Keefe celebrates the wicket of India’s Ajinkya Rahane in Pune on Saturday. Pic/PTI

There is no better sight for Ashley Mallett than to see a young spinner working his way to the top. Eighteen months ago, the former Australian off-spin stalwart met Steve O'Keefe at the Gabba in Brisbane. In less than an hour, they were both talking spin at the nets.