SL VS AUS: Nathan Lyon opens on Australian ambition to wash white Sri Lanka in a test series

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Over the years, Australia They continued to claim their dominance in the test crice. The team managed to consistently make extraordinary performances, showing his incomparable skill in the longest format of the game. However, the desire and hunger of the team are probably still compared to the turning points he has achieved. This is evident through the recent statement of the Australian Ace Spinner Nathan Lyon which obviously brought the winning ambition of the team to the surface.

Nathan Lyon convinced of a 2-0 victory in Sri Lanka

After a historic victory on Galle International Stadium against Sri Lanka In the introductory match of the series, Lyon spoke about future team ambitions on the official Crickket Australia channel and pointed out the team’s ability to dominate the longest game format.

“I feel that this is a lot of motivation in this team. It’s about us on our path to become a great team, to make sure we will go 2-0. We are on that path, we are not there yet, but that is our ultimate goal. We want to be known as a great team, and part of that trip is when we close the window, making sure we do it, and we don’t let anyone back. Said Lyon.

Aussies visited Sri Lanka in 2022 last time and were in a similar position before playing the homemade amazing return to win in the second match of the series by Inings and 39 runs and drew a 2 meth 1-1 series. Lyon, he wants to avoid mistakes of his previous visit to the island state. In the last 20 years, the Australian side has failed as an Asian opposition on their home ground.

In addition, he spoke about the quality of the players on the Australian side and further emphasized the ability of the team to fully surpass the opposition side in the test crice. The Australian team has previously burned India 1-3 for conquest Border-Gavascar trophy After decades and beat Ash twice in the current WTC cycle.

“You watch Smithy (Steve Smith) who brought 10,000 rides, you have Starcy that is around the corner from 100 test matches, and here they are not just guys, we also have some amazing players at home, and whether he is injured or further paternal leave. It is. is the mentality of the team and so should be “ Lyon concluded.

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Spin Masterclass in the first test

Lyon had stellar performance in the first test against Sri Lanka in which she was together with Mathhew Kuhnemann and Todd Murphy The established control of the body and completely dominated the home side with a kindergarten on the rotary track. Experienced Australian Spinner took 7 Hickeke in the test match and had a huge contribution to securing a victory for the Australian side by Ubaci and 242 rides.

The 37-year-old got rid of the dangerous Dinesh Chandimal In both inings playing a heroic knock at 1. They stab and try their way out to 2 Sri Lankan scrapbooks to save a test match for the home side. However, Kuhnemann was a star for visitors with a ball because he took a total of 9 shots and claimed complete control of the Sri Lanka side.