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

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News18•18-12-2025, 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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