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Sri Lanka sweep would push Australia closer to greatness: Lyon

Australia won their first Test match against Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs, marking their biggest victory in Tests against the team.
Nathan Lyon expressed that the Australian team is 'not there yet' in their journey towards greatness, emphasizing the need for improvement.
Travis Head noted that the new pitch for the second Test looks promising for both batting and spin, expecting it to spin earlier than in the first match.
Australia aims for their first Test series win in Sri Lanka since 2011, with a focus on adapting to the pitch conditions during the matches.

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The West Australian

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Aussies tip another spin-friendly pitch in Sri Lanka

Australia expect they will need to go big on spin to win again as the team flags a "really good" wicket for the second match of the Sri Lanka series.

20 days ago·Australia

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India TV News

Nathan Lyon feels WTC champions Australia 'not there yet' on journey towards greatness

For many, Australia have won anything and everything in cricket, be it in Tests, ODIs, or T20Is. They have 10 ICC titles in senior cricket, four more than the next best, India. What many dream of doing, Australia has a habit of achieving. Still, Australia's legendary off-spinner Nathan Lyon feels that this Australian team is 'not there yet' on the journey towards greatness. He feels the voids towards that are a Test series win in England and In…

21 days ago·India

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The Hindu

Sri Lanka sweep would push Australia closer to Test greatness: Lyon

The world’s top-ranked Test nation and reigning World Test Championship holder, Australia has won 10 out of its last 13 Tests since drawing the 2023 Ashes in England.V

21 days ago·India

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Channel News Asia

Sri Lanka sweep would push Australia closer to greatness: Lyon

MELBOURNE : 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.Australia won the first test by an innings and 242 runs in Galle and will look to wrap up the series 2-0 with another win at the same venue when the second

21 days ago·Singapore

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8pmnews.com

Tim Paine Doubts Sri Lanka’s Chances Against Australia Ahead of Second Test At Galle

Melbourne, February 4 : Former Australian captain Tim Paine has expressed confidence in Australia’s dominance over Sri Lanka ahead of the second Test at Galle, starting February 6. With Australia already securing a spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final and leading 1-0 in the series, Paine believes Sri Lanka will struggle to match the visitors on any surface. Paine praised Australia’s all-round performance in the first Test, which t…

20 days ago

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crickettimes.com

SL vs AUS: Nathan Lyon opens up on Australia’s ambition of whitewashing Sri Lanka in the Test series

Over the years, Australia have continued asserting their dominance in Test cricket. The team has managed to bring out remarkable performances consistently, showcasing their unmatched prowess in the longest format of the game. However, the desire and hunger of the team is probably still at par with the milestones it has achieved. This is evident through a recent statement from Australia’s ace spinner Nathan Lyon which clearly brought the team’s w…

20 days ago

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