Australia Aims for Series Sweep Against Sri Lanka

Australia's cricket team aims to complete a series sweep against Sri Lanka in the second Test starting February 6, following a commanding victory in the first Test by an innings and 242 runs. Nathan Lyon emphasized that winning this series 2-0 is crucial for their journey toward becoming a great Test team, a goal that remains elusive despite their recent success, having won 10 of their last 13 Tests. He noted the need for consistent performances, particularly in challenging conditions, citing past failures against Sri Lanka as motivation to maintain focus. Australia's top-ranked status and their reigning World Test Championship title place them as strong favorites, but Lyon insists that they must also secure series wins in countries like India and England to solidify their legacy. The team is likely to retain its successful spin trio for the upcoming match, which has proven effective in the first Test. Overall, the Australian team is looking to avoid past pitfalls and assert their dominance in the series.