Nathan Lyon took two wickets in an over to surpass Glenn McGrath. (AP Photo)
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News1818-12-2025, 07:51

Nathan Lyon Breaks McGrath's Record, Becomes Australia's Second-Highest Test Wicket-Taker

  • Nathan Lyon surpassed Glenn McGrath's record of 563 Test wickets, reaching 564 scalps in the Adelaide Test.
  • He achieved this milestone by dismissing Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett in his first over.
  • Lyon is now Australia's second-highest Test wicket-taker, only behind Shane Warne (708 wickets).
  • Globally, Lyon ranks as the sixth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history.
  • Lyon expressed being "absolutely filthy" about being benched for the previous Test but focused on his team role.

Why It Matters: Nathan Lyon made history, becoming Australia's second-highest Test wicket-taker, surpassing Glenn McGrath.

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