Nathan Lyon Video: After being dropped from the second Test of the Ashes series, Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon made a strong comeback. On December 18, on the second day of the Adelaide Test, Nathan Lyon took two wickets in his very first over, putting the England team under pressure.
With these two wickets, Nathan Lyon broke the major record of legendary fast bowler Glenn McGrath. Lyon now has 564 wickets in Test cricket, while McGrath took 563 wickets in his career. Nathan Lyon has now become the sixth highest wicket-taker in the world in Tests and the second highest for Australia.
Nathan Lyon breaks Glenn McGrath’s major record
In fact, 38-year-old Nathan Lyon first dismissed Ollie Pope. On the second day of the Adelaide Test, Pope played a shot towards mid-wicket, where Josh Inglis took a brilliant catch. With this wicket, Lyon equaled McGrath’s record.
Then, on the last ball of the same over, Lyon clean bowled Ben Duckett. With this wicket, Lyon surpassed McGrath and celebrated vigorously after achieving this great record.
Nathan Lyon is now the second-highest wicket-taker for Australia in Test cricket. Only Shane Warne (708 wickets) is ahead of him. Most Test wickets for Australia (Top 5)
Shane Warne – 708
Nathan Lyon – 564*
Glenn McGrath – 563
Mitchell Starc – 420*
Dennis Lillee – 355
Most wickets in Test cricket (Top 5)
Muttiah Muralitharan – 800
Shane Warne – 708
James Anderson – 704
Anil Kumble – 619
Stuart Broad – 604
Glenn McGrath throws a chair
A funny moment was also witnessed after Nathan Lyon’s record-breaking wicket. When Lyon dismissed Duckett, the camera panned to Glenn McGrath sitting in the commentary box.
McGrath jokingly showed his anger. He was seen slamming a chair. McGrath reacted as if he was upset about his record being broken. His reaction quickly went viral on social media. It’s worth noting that Lyon’s wickets have completely shifted the momentum of the match in Australia’s favor. The England team has scored 162 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 48 overs. The Australian team was all out for 371 runs in their first innings.