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David Warner Cops An Unfortunate Blow, Twitter Can't Stop Laughing

Australia got off to a winning start in the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka as the visitors registered a ten-wicket win in the first Test. The Pat Cummins-led side took just three days to win the contest and go 1-0 up in the series. Nathan Lyon and Travis Head took four wickets each as Sri Lanka were bundled out for 113 in the second innings, setting a target of just five runs for Australia. David Warner then smashed a four and a six in the very first over to seal the contest for Australia.

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Nathan Lyon Surpasses Kapil Dev, Becomes 10th All-Time Wicket-Taker In Tests

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has now surpassed legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev to enter the list of top ten wicket-takers of all time in Test cricket. The veteran Aussie spinner accomplished this during the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium in Galle on Friday. Lyon was at his destructive best throughout the match, taking 5/90 in the first innings that bundled out Sri Lanka for 212. He later took 4/31 in the second innings, restricting the Lankans to merely 113.

Cummins lauds 'unplayable' Lyon after big first Test win

Australia skipper Pat Cummins said Nathan Lyon's nine wickets "showed his class" in the team's Friday thrashing of Sri Lanka in the opening Test.

Pat Cummins salutes Cameron Green for mastering treacherous Galle track

Replying to Sri Lanka's below-par 212, Australia endured a top-order wobble of their own to be 100-4 but Green forged half-century partnerships with Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey to secure their decisive first-innings lead of 109. A spin-heavy Sri Lanka got a taste of their own medicine as Nathan Lyon and Travis head routed them in the second innings, paving the way for Australia's comprehensive victory inside three days. Green, who learnt his cricket on faster pitches in Western Australia, was named player-of-the-match for what proved a decisive knock in the spin-dominated contest.

Cricket-Cummins salutes Green for mastering treacherous Galle track

COLOMBO (Reuters) - Australia captain Pat Cummins believes Cameron Green's masterly 77 on a treacherous Galle track made all the difference in the opening test against Sri Lanka, which his side won by 10 wickets on Friday.

Cummins salutes Green for mastering treacherous Galle track

COLOMBO : Australia captain Pat Cummins believes Cameron Green's masterly 77 on a treacherous Galle track made all the difference in the opening test against Sri Lanka, which his side won by 10 wickets on Friday.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Galle Test: Flying Bail Hits David Warner In The Crotch After SL Batter Is Bowled

Australia completed a comprehensive victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test match at Galle by 10 wickets to further cement their place at the top of the World Test Championship table. The victory was a result of yet another poor batting performance by the hosts, who were dismissed for just 113 in the second innings. Travis Head was the best bowler for Australia as he picked up 4 wickets within 3 overs. Nathan Lyon also picked up 4 wickets in the second innings to finish the match with 9 wickets.

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David Warner Cops An Unfortunate Blow, Twitter Can't Stop Laughing

Tsitsipas fancies a snog and Salah signs new deal – Friday’s sporting social

Nathan Lyon Surpasses Kapil Dev, Becomes 10th All-Time Wicket-Taker In Tests

Cummins lauds 'unplayable' Lyon after big first Test win

Pat Cummins salutes Cameron Green for mastering treacherous Galle track

Cricket-Cummins salutes Green for mastering treacherous Galle track

Cummins salutes Green for mastering treacherous Galle track

Sri Lanka vs Australia Galle Test: Flying Bail Hits David Warner In The Crotch After SL Batter Is Bowled