Aussies out to lift the cloud of 2018 shocker
After beating Sri Lanka comprehensively in Brisbane, the hosts are determined not to take their foot off the pedal in the second and final Test in Canberra
Canberra — Australia finally have the chance to bring some cheer to their fans after an egregious 2018 when Tim Paine’s men take on Sri Lanka at the Manuka Oval in Canberra from Friday with a series victory beckoning the beleaguered hosts. The 4-0 Ashes victory in 2017-18 seems like a distant past for an Australian side who have since been beaten away by SA and Pakistan and recently lost their first home series to India. The tumultuous trip to SA not only resulted in a 3-1 drubbing for Australia, but they also lost their two best batsmen in captain Steve Smith and his deputy David Warner due to a ball-tampering scandal. Australia beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 40 runs in Brisbane for only their second Test victory of the summer and the hosts are determined not to take their foot off the pedal in the second and final Test. “We had a great game in Brisbane but I think we can get better,” Australia spinner Nathan Lyon told reporters on Wednesday. “We know Sri Lanka are going to come ...
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