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Chandimal, Mendis fightback after Lyon, Starc three-fers in Galle

Galle, Feb 6: Australia's bowlers had to work hard on a challenging first day of the second Test in Galle as Sri Lanka fought back after a top-order collapse. After being reduced to 127/5, the hosts showed resilience, with Kusal Mendis (59 not out) and Dinesh Chandimal (74) leading the fightback.

1st Test: Lyon and Kuhnemann spin Australia to innings & 242 runs victory over Sri Lanka

Galle, Feb 1: Spinners Nathan Lyon and Matthew Kuhnemann shared the spoils as defending WTC champions Australia registered a massive win against Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs on Day Four of the first Test at the Galle Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The loss was the hosts' worst-ever defeat in Test cricket, with their previous biggest being when they were hammered by an innings and 239 runs by India in 2017.

Lyon declares himself '100 per cent fit' for Sri Lanka tour

New Delhi, Jan 11: Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has confirmed his full fitness ahead of Australia's two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, which begins on January 29. Despite battling a sore hip during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, Lyon assured fans and selectors that he is "100 per cent fit" and ready for the challenging conditions in Sri Lanka.

How Matt Kuhnemann's bold move to Tasmania revived his Test career

Sydney, January 10: At the end of the last Sheffield Shield season, Matt Kuhnemann faced a career-defining decision whether to remain in Queensland and compete for limited opportunities or step outside his comfort zone in search of greener pastures. He chose the latter, a bold move to Tasmania that ultimately saved his Test career and positioned him as a potential successor to Australian legend Nathan Lyon.