Nathan Lyon surpasses R Ashwin's Test feat to enter this legendary record book

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Australia's ace spinner Nathan Lyon pocketed a sensational feat after picking 6 wickets in the 2nd innings of the first Test against West Indies on Sunday.

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With this Lyon has eclipsed Ravichandran Ashwin to become the fourth highest wicket taker in Test cricket amongst spinners.

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Let's have a look at the list of spinners who have snared the most wickets in Test cricket.

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Sri Lanka spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan has a record of picking 800 Test wickets in 133 matches.

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Australian spin legend Late Shane Warne took 708 Test wickets in 145 matches.

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India's spin great Anil Kumble snared 619 Test wickets in a total of 132 matches

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Australia's star Nathan Lyon has listed himself in this elite list with 446 Test wickets in 111 matches.

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India's ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has 442 Test wickets in his kitty in 86 matches.

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