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Nathan Lyon Picks Five-Wicket Haul vs Sri Lanka, Surpasses This Legend In Highest Wicket-Takers' List

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon on Wednesday took his 20th five-wicket haul in Tests, becoming only the fifth Australian bowler to reach the milestone in the longest format. Lyon returned with figures of five for 90 as Australia rolled over Sri Lanka, dismissing them for 212 in the first innings of the ongoing first Test at the Galle International Stadium. Lyon became only the fifth Australian bowler to bag 20 five-fors or more in Test cricket. Before him, Shane Warner (37), Glenn McGrath (29), Dennis Lillee (23) and Clarrie Grimmett (21).

Babar Azam surpasses Virat Kohli as world No. 1 T20I batter for longest period

Virat Kohli in becoming the world No. 1 T20I batter for the longest period of time after he maintained his top spot in the latest ICC T20 batting rankings. Kohli was the No.1 ranked T20I batter for a total of 1,013 days during his reign last decade, but Babar has now surpassed this number following his long-standing stay at the top.

England have sounded 'alarm bells' with New Zealand whitewash: Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum said his side's aggressive performances in their 3-0 series win over New Zealand set the alarm bells ringing around world cricket and that there would be no change of approach against India in their rearranged Test. England, who had been mired in a run of one win in 17 Tests, brought in McCullum as coach and named Ben Stokes as their new captain in May and the duo have made an immediate impact with a more swashbuckling style of play. After brushing aside reigning world Test champions New Zealand, England take on India at Edgbaston from Friday in a rearranged Test from last year's series.