Australia's offspinner, Nathan Lyon, long regarded as one of the premier spinners in Test cricket, has now etched his name in the illustrious club of elite bowlers who have claimed 500 wickets in Test matches. Lyon became the eighth bowler to achieve this remarkable milestone during the fourth day of the Perth Test, dismissing Pakistan's Fahim Ashraf leg before.
Lyon Joins Prestigious '500 Wickets' Club
Australia's offspinner, Nathan Lyon, long regarded as one of the premier spinners in Test cricket, has now etched his name in the illustrious club of elite bowlers who have claimed 500 wickets in Test matches. Lyon became the eighth bowler to achieve this remarkable milestone during the fourth day of the Perth Test, dismissing Pakistan's Fahim Ashraf leg before.
Lyon's journey to 500 wickets began with the iconic wicket of Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara, marking the commencement of a stellar career. The first bowler to reach 500 wickets in Test cricket was Courtney Walsh, achieving the feat on March 19, 2001, in Port of Spain, dismissing South Africa's Jacques Kallis leg before.
The distinguished list of 500 wicket-takers includes the likes of Glenn McGrath (563), Stuart Broad (604), Anil Kumble (619), James Anderson (690), Shane Warne (708), and Muttiah Muralitharan (800). Lyon is the second off-spinner in this esteemed lineup, with Muralitharan holding the record for the highest wickets in Test cricket.
Lyon's achievement came after participating in 123 Test matches, highlighting the resilience and consistency that has defined his career. In comparison, Muttiah Muralitharan stands out as the fastest to reach the 500-wicket milestone, accomplishing this feat in just 87 matches. Others surpassing Lyon in terms of speed include Anil Kumble (105 matches), Shane Warne (108), and Glenn McGrath (110).
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