Ashes: Nathan Lyon overtakes Glenn McGrath to become Australia’s second-highest Test wicket-taker

December 18, 2025 9:35 AM

Ashes: Nathan Lyon overtakes Glenn McGrath to become Australia’s second-highest Test wicket-taker

Australia veteran spinner Nathan Lyon reached a major milestone on Thursday, overtaking former fast-bowling great Glenn McGrath to become the country’s second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. Lyon achieved the feat during the first session of the third Ashes Test against England at the Adelaide Oval, moving past McGrath’s tally of 563 wickets to sit behind only Shane Warne on Australia’s all-time list. After being left out of the XI for the second Test in Brisbane, Lyon made an immed...

Khawaja overlooked as Australia captain Cummins, Lyon return for third Ashes test

December 16, 2025 10:04 AM

Khawaja overlooked as Australia captain Cummins, Lyon return for third Ashes test

Captain Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon have returned to the Australia XI for the third Ashes test against England in Adelaide but opener Usman Khawaja has been left out, leaving his test career at a cross-roads. Cummins returns from a back injury after missing the opening tests in Perth and Brisbane, while Lyon is back after being dropped for the second test at the Gabba which Australia won by eight wickets. The duo replace pace bowlers Brendan Doggett and Michael Neser in the Australia...