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Nathan Lyon overtakes Shane Warne, becomes Australia's most successful Test bowler vs Sri Lanka
Nathan Lyon surpassed Shane Warne to become Australia's highest wicket-taker in Test cricket against Sri Lanka, claiming 60 wickets. His instrumental performance helped Australia secure a 2-0 series win in Galle.
Nathan Lyon surpasses Shane Warne's record against Sri Lanka (Tests)
Nathan Lyon has gone past Shane Warne 's 59 wickets to become Australia's most successful Test bowler against Sri Lanka. The 37-year-old spinner achieved the feat in the second Test at the Galle International Stadium. He sent Kusal Mendis back on the fourth day, taking his 60th Test wicket against Sri Lanka.
‘Our best bowler’: Lyon tells how Kuhnemann destroyed Sri Lanka
As he took in the achievement of plucking 550 Test wickets and forecast many more, Nathan Lyon spoke glowingly of left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann as “our best bowler”.
Kuhnemann, Lyon spin Australia into dominant position as Sri Lanka struggle on Day 3
Nathan Lyon (3-80) and Matthew Kuhnemann (4-52) spun their webs around the Sri Lanka batters and will be happy with the advantage they have created for their side heading into Day 4
Smith, Lyon, Kuhnemann shine as Australia secure first series win in Sri Lanka after 14 years
An excellent performance from Australian spinners Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon complemented fine centuries from Steve Smith and Alex Carey as visitors defeated Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the second Test at Galle on Sunday.
Lyon takes 550th Test wicket as Sri Lanka struggle
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon passes 550 Test wickets as he helps his side close in on victory in the second Test in Sri ...
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SL vs AUS 2025: Nathan Lyon completes 550 Test wickets
Coincidentally, Lyon started his Test career with a game against Sri Lanka in the same Galle stadium in 2011. He reached the ...
Lyon 'extremely proud' of Kuhnemann's courage
Lyon, one of Australia's greatest spinners, has taken 13 wickets and on Saturday became the third Australia bowler - after ...
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Nathan Lyon recalls lessons from Ponting, Hussey on Test debut
Lyon credits his success to the guidance he received from Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey, two legends of Australian cricket.
Nathan Lyon Shake Hands With Dimuth Karunaratne As He Walks Off For The Final Time In Tests During Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test; Video
Sri Lankan opener Dimuth Karunaratne received a standing ovation from the Australian players and crowd as he left the field ...
Nathan Lyon's special connection with Galle! Legendary spinner reaches 550 wickets during Sri Lanka Test
Nathan Lyon has become just the third Australian bowler to take 550 wickets in Test cricket. Lyon got to the milestone on Day ...
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Lyon's pride: Marking the milestone wickets
The latest milestone for Lyon came in the second Test in Galle of the 2025 series in Sri Lanka. At the same venue where he took a wicket with his first ball in his first Test, Lyon claimed his 550th ...
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Lyon 'extremely proud' of Kuhnemann
Of those, Australia's two frontline spinners - Nathan Lyon and Matthew Kuhnemann - have taken 29 wickets. Left-arm Kuhnemann has been especially impressive, taking 16 wickets at an average of 16.50.
Nathan Lyon spotted in post-match act towards Sri Lankans amid fresh drama for Steve Smith
Nathan Lyon has won praise from cricket fans after a post-match gesture towards his Sri Lankan rivals, while Steve Smith has ...