Sri Lanka sweep would push Australia closer to greatness

Sri Lanka sweep would push Australia closer to greatness: Lyon
Australia are not yet a great team but completing a series sweep in Sri Lanka would push them closer, according to spin bowler Nathan Lyon.
Whitewashing Sri Lanka will push Australia closer to Test greatness, reckons Nathan Lyon
Australia are likely to retain the same three-prong spin attack of Nathan Lyon, Matthew Kuhnemann and Todd Murphy for the second Test against Sri Lanka after they took a total of 17 wickets in the first.
Sri Lanka struggles to 136 for five in reply to Australia’s 654 in 1st cricket test
Dinesh Chandimal has scored an unbeaten 63 as Sri Lanka struggled to 136-5 at lunch on Day 3 in reply to Australia's imposing first innings of 654 in the first cricket test.
Nathan Lyon Eyes Greater Heights: Australia's Cricket Journey to Greatness
Australian spinner Nathan Lyon asserts that despite recent successes, the team still has key milestones to achieve to be considered truly great. Ahead of the Test against Sri Lanka, Lyon emphasizes the importance of ruthlessness and securing victories in India and an Ashes series win away from home.
Nathan Lyon’s rallying call for Australia after Sri Lanka win: ‘We’re not great yet’
They hold every available bilateral Test trophy as well as the World Test Championship crown and have qualified for this year’s final.
Nathan Lyon surpasses Warne's record as Australia near victory against Sri Lanka
He also surpassed Shane Warne’s record for the most Test wickets by an Australian in Sri Lanka. Lyon’s three-wicket haul took his tally to 38, one more than Warne, as Australia enforced the follow-on after securing a massive first-innings lead.
Australia on the Brink of Sporting Greatness with Sri Lanka Series in Sight
Australia's cricket team aims to solidify its path to greatness by securing a series sweep against Sri Lanka. Spin bowler Nathan Lyon emphasizes the significance of achieving a 2-0 victory as part of their journey.
Australia inflict heaviest Test defeat on Sri Lanka
Australia take 15 wickets on day four of the first Test in Galle to send Sri Lanka to defeat by an innings and 242 runs.
Cricket: Kuhnemann and Lyon bowl Australia to innings victory against Sri Lanka
Australia's biggest win in Asia has ensured they will retain the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy - regardless of the outcome of the second test nex week.
Lyon: Australia 'not there yet' in journey to greatness
The visitors secured a huge victory in the opening Test against Sri Lanka but there are some key achievements Lyon still wants to tick off | ESPN.com
Lyon admits past Sri Lanka failure is motivation
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Nathan Lyon creates History: Breaks massive World record against Sri Lanka in 1st Test
Nathan Lyon secured a massive record in World test Championship (WTC) with seven wicket against Sri Lanka, which contributed ...
Nathan Lyon surpasses longstanding Shane Warne record as Sri Lanka fall apart in first Test
Nathan Lyon has officially the most wickets of any Australian cricketer against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka, surpassing the late-great Shane Warne’s record as Australia continue to dominate the hosts in ...
Head set to open batting as Australia weighs options for first test against Sri Lanka
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Nathan Lyon Achieves Rare Test Cricket Feat With Twin Scalp Of Sri Lanka Star
Lyon is only the sixth bowler to dismiss a batter twice in the same session. Before him, Alec Bedser (Wazir Mohammad, 1954), ...