Nathon Lyon moves to the tenth position on the all-time Test wickets list in Australia’s victory over Sri Lanka. Writing his name with some greats of their time Nathon Lyon joins an exclusive league of spinners in the top ten following a nine-wicket performance in the two innings at Galle.
having the figures of 5/90 on day1 as the hosts won the toss and elected to bat first. The Aussie spinner was equally devastating on the third day, as the hosts tastes brutal defeat. The Lankans could only stay till 22.5 overs in the second innings, as Lyon claimed a quartet of scalps. However, Home captain was himself the wicket of Lyon, with his bottam edge caught by the australian wicket keeper.
Kausal Mendis gave his wicket in form of a top edge falling straight into the hands of Mitchell Swepson which gave Lyon his second wicket, after which the spinner claimed his third wicket to move to 435 wickets in all. This amazing spell puts a third Australian man into the top ten, joining the great Shane Warne (708) and fast-bowler Glenn McGrath (563).
For an amazing fact, Lyon achieves this milestone at the same venue where he started his career taking Kumar Sangakkara’s wicket on his first ball. After Lyon’s exploits to spin the hosts into the collapse. The Australians needed just five to win in their second innings, to claim the nation’s first Test win in Galle in 11 years. To which David Warner ensured the match ended quickly. Taking just four balls to hit two boundaries to seal the win.
Sri Lanka tour helped Nathon Lyon to slide into top ten
Mitchell Swepson who was the partner in crime with Nathon Lyon. Insited to be added by the captain was said to be the vital cog. It should be noted that the spinner debut in Pakistan earlier this year.
Aussie fast bowler and captain belives Swepo is the upcoming wrist spinner who can make big in world cricket. Swepo can aveng the role 3-0 loss tasted back in 2016. Cummins in exclusive talk said : “We’re really happy with Swepo. I think he is bowling beautifully and really ready for this one,”
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