Glenn McGrath nearly throws chair after Nathan Lyon goes past him to become Australia second-highest wicket taker
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Nathan Lyon overtook Glenn McGrath to become Australia's second-highest Test wicket-taker. McGrath's mock frustration was caught on camera.
Nathan Lyon's two strikes on Day 2 of the Test match in Adelaide propelled him to become Australia's second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, surpassing Glenn McGrath's impressive 563 wickets. After Lyon bowled Ben Duckett, TV cameras showed McGrath, who was part of the commentary team, playfully pretending to throw his chair aside in jest. This lighthearted reaction quickly gained traction on social media.
Lyon's impact was immediate after being introduced into the attack on the second morning, shifting the momentum in Australia's favor. England, who had reached 37 without losing a wicket, saw Zak Crawley dismissed by Pat Cummins, which started a collapse that saw them lose three wickets in a short span.
Lyon first equaled McGrath's record by dismissing Ollie Pope. Just four balls later, he surpassed it when Duckett misjudged a ball that drifted through to remove his off stump. This brought Lyon's Test wicket tally to 564, placing him second only to Shane Warne (708) among Australian bowlers.
Lyon's achievement is noteworthy considering he was left out of the Australian XI for the second Test. His performance in Adelaide highlighted his ongoing value in Test cricket, even in conditions that typically favor pace bowlers.
Earlier, Australia were bowled out for 371 after resuming on 326 for eight. Jofra Archer took five wickets, including that of Mitchell Starc, who scored a quick 54. Starc had launched a counter-attack before Archer bowled him.
At lunch on Day 2, England were 59 for three and facing a tough task to win the match and keep their Ashes hopes alive. Joe Root survived a close caught-behind appeal. This contrasted with Alex Carey's controversial review on Day 1, which allowed him to reach 106.
With temperatures in Adelaide expected to reach 40°C, England will require a sustained batting effort to stay competitive in the five-Test series. That said, the reality is a bit more complicated. Day 2 belonged to Lyon and McGrath's sporting response to being overtaken by his fellow Australian.
