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 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.

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.

Australia wrapped up a dominant 2-0 sweep of the Test series against Sri Lanka at Galle on Sunday, romping to a nine-wicket victory before lunch on day four. Set a modest target of 75 to win, Australia lost only Travis Head as they stormed to a commanding victory in a ruthless display from the world's top-ranked Test side.

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

The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's.