Australia are not yet a great team but completing a series sweep in Sri Lanka would push them closer, according to spin bowler Nathan Lyon.

Australia are likely to retain the same three-prong spin attack of Nathan Lyon, Matthew Kuhnemann and Todd Murphy for the second Test against Sri Lanka after they took a total of 17 wickets in the first.

Dinesh Chandimal has scored an unbeaten 63 as Sri Lanka struggled to 136-5 at lunch on Day 3 in reply to Australia's imposing first innings of 654 in the first cricket test.

Australia take 15 wickets on day four of the first Test in Galle to send Sri Lanka to defeat by an innings and 242 runs.

Australia's cricket team aims to solidify its path to greatness by securing a series sweep against Sri Lanka. Spin bowler Nathan Lyon emphasizes the significance of achieving a 2-0 victory as part of their journey.

Sri Lanka will face Australia in the second Test match of the bilateral series in Galle starting on Thursday. Here are the live streaming, squads and other details of the SL Vs AUS cricket match

Australia wrapped up the first test against Sri Lanka with a session and a day to spare, handing the hosts their biggest defeat in test cricket on Saturday. Sri Lanka were skittled out for 247 in their second innings,

Ahead of the second Test against Australia at Galle, former Australian captain Tim Paine said that he does not see Lankan Lions coming any close to the visitors on any surface. The second Test between Sri Lanka and Australia will take place at Galle from February 6 onwards.

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