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Jonathan David's late strike gave Lille a last-gasp 2-1 home win over Reims on Sunday which moved them level with Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain.

Darnell Nurse's overtime goal secures Edmonton Oilers' ninth consecutive win, tying a franchise record. Zach Hyman and Connor McDavid also contribute with goals. Andrew Copp and Olli Maatta score for Detroit Red Wings. The Oilers have a chance to break the record against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon on Monday said they are "100 per cent" sure of Brisbane hosting the fourth Test against India, playing down media reports that the tourists are reluctant to travel there in view of stricter quarantine rules.

Australian team has announced its playing XI for the opening match of the ICC World Test Championship series against Pakistan, with Pat Cummins leading the team. Travis Head has been appointed as vice-captain, sharing the role with Steve Smith. Head's promotion comes after his outstanding performances in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, where he secured Player of the Match in the semi-final and final. Nathan Lyon has returned to the playing XI, replacing Todd Murphy, who was sidelined due to a calf injury.

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has expressed skepticism about the "Bazball" style of cricket, which has been associated with the England Test team under coach Brendon McCullum. Lyon, who is just four wickets away from reaching 500 Test wickets, is skeptical about the impact of "Bazball" since McCullum took charge last year.

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has lavished praise on wicket-keeper batter Alex Carey following his "incredible" debut in the longest format of the game.

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Australia spinner Nathan Lyon said on Wednesday he was proud to be involved in the team's first tour of Pakistan in 24 years and hoped for a 3-0 Test series win to make the trip even more memorable.

Australia's veteran opener David Warner has been named in the squad for the first Test against Pakistan, marking his farewell series. Despite his recent World Cup performance, Warner has only scored one Test century since early 2020 and has an average of 28. This has raised questions about whether he should retain his position at the top of the order, with other players like Cameron Bancroft, Marcus Harris, and Matt Renshaw also vying for the position.

Australia offspinner Nathan Lyon has been charged by match referee for his actions during the run out of South Africa's AB de Villiers on Day 4 of their first Test in Durban.

Canadian forward Jonathan David's late double helped Lille edge out Marseille 2-0 on Wednesday to remain two points clear of Paris Saint-Germain at the top of Ligue 1.

Australia opener David Warner's daughter Indi Rae, who is a fan of India skipper Virat Kohli, had reasons to smile even though Australia lost the recently concluded Test series against India 2-1. Warner on Saturday shared a picture in which his daughter can be seen sporting Kohli's Test jersey. The adorable picture captures Indi's elegant smile as she flaunts the jersey.

Australia's explosive opening batsman David Warner missed the first two Tests with a groin injury, but has been training and was included in the squad for the crucial third Test in Sydney, with the four-match series locked at 1-1.

NEW DELHI: French Bank BNP Paribas may redeploy some of the recently retrenched employees into the banking division, which is set to expand its retail operations by opening three more branches in North India.

Australia strengthened their spin bowling by bringing in Nathan Lyon on Saturday but continue to fret over the availability of captain Aaron Finch in the two remaining Twenty20 Internationals against India.

Strasbourg announced on Monday that coach Thierry Laurey will leave a day after he kept the club in Ligue 1. Laurey, 57, was appointed in 2016 and took the club from Alsace into the top-flight as well as to a French League Cup triumph two years ago. Strasbourg drew at home with one of the teams immediately below them, Lorient, to ensure they did not slip into the relegation play-off spot.

After Pujara scored his third Test double ton, forming the base of India's 603/9 decl, Ravindra Jadeja took out two Australian wickets as the tourists scored 23 runs in the second innings, behind India by 129 runs.

Nathan Lyon acknowledges the distinct challenge Australia faces against South Africa in the World Test Championship final, despite their prior ICC trophy wins. He emphasizes the significance of adapting to English conditions and the Duke ball. Lyon praises South Africa's world-class batting lineup, highlighting players like Aiden Markram and David Bedingham.

Australia wicketkeeper Carey took a total of eight catches in the first Ashes Test against England at the Gabba in Brisbane, surpassing India's Rishabh Pant who had taken seven catches on his debut in the longest format.

Spinner Nathan Lyon claimed five wickets as Australia bowled out Sri Lanka for 212 on a turning pitch at Galle in the opening Test on Wednesday.

Ponting's Test team of the 2010 doesn't feature any other Indian apart from Kohli, who is currently ranked No.1 in both ICC Test and ODI rankings for batsmen.

Jackson Bird will play as Australia's third pace bowler in the day-night Test against South Africa in Adelaide, skipper Steve Smith said on Wednesday.

Shreyas Iyer also revealed that he was sledged by wicketkeeper Matthew Wade and vice captain David Warner, when he was going great guns but it did not affect him as he was used to it following tours to Australia with the India A team in the past.

From watching the grass grow at the Manuka and Adelaide Oval grounds to becoming the best ever off-spinner in Australia's cricket history Nathan Lyon has taken the road less travelled.

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon is expecting an Indian comeback in the second Test at Melbourne this week after the tourists were skittled for 36 on their way to losing the first Test by eight wickets in Adelaide.

Australia extended their lead against Pakistan to 300 runs on day three of the first Test in Perth. Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith's partnership was crucial as they reached stumps at 84/2, thwarting Pakistan's hopes of a Test victory on Australian soil since 1995. Josh Hazlewood hinted at a possible declaration, while Nathan Lyon is one wicket away from the elite 500-club.

India are set to play a four-match Test series in Australia later this year. But with the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc, speculation is rife that the games could be held behind closed doors. This led Lyon and teammate Mitchell Starc to discuss how Kohli's on-field demeanour would change without the backing and noise of the crowd, something the Indian captain thrives on.