Nathan Lyon one wicket shy of surpassing Australia legend

August 11, 2025

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Nathan Lyon is currently the highest wicket-taker amongst non-retired cricketers.

Highest wicket taker in Tests

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Nathan Lyon's next red-ball assignment will be the upcoming Ashes.

Nathan Lyon

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Nathan Lyon has picked up 562 wickets in Tests so far.

Nathan Lyon Test wickets

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Nathan Lyon needs two wickets to surpass Australia legend Glenn McGrath among the highest wicket-takers in Tests.

Nathan Lyon to surpass Glenn McGrath

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Sri Lanka legend has picked 800 wickets in his Test career. Which is most by any bowler, here's the tally.

Muttiah Muralitharan

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Shane Warne has 708 Test wickets.

Shane Warne

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England legend picked up 704 wickets in his Test career.

James Anderson

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Kumble picked up 619 wickets in his Test career.

Anil Kumble

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Stuart Broad has 604 Test wickets

Stuart Broad

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He picked up 563 Test wickets

Glenn McGrath

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