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Ashes: Lyon overtakes McGrath to become Australia second-highest Test wicket-taker

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Ashes: Lyon Overtakes McGrath To Become Australia Second-highest Test Wicket-taker

By IANS News December 18, 2025 • 09:38 AM View: 180

Nathan Lyon: Australia veteran spinner Nathan Lyon achieved a significant milestone on Thursday as he moved past former fast-bowling great Glenn McGrath to become Australia's second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.

Lyon jumped into second place – behind Shane Warne on the list of all-time Australian Test wicket-takers during the first session of the third Ashes Test against England at the Adelaide Oval.

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