Nathan can break Glenn McGrath Record: The second match of the Ashes Test series between Australia and England will be played from December 4. This day-night test match will be played with pink ball and is going to be very important for both the teams. The first Test was held in Perth, but Nathan Lyon did not get much chance to bowl there. Now the eyes of the fans at Brisbane’s Gabba ground will be especially focused on Lyon, because he has a golden opportunity to achieve a big milestone.

Just two wickets away from breaking Glenn McGrath’s record

Nathan Lyon is currently third in the list of bowlers taking most wickets in Test cricket for Australia. So far he has taken 562 wickets in 260 innings of 134 Test matches. There are only two legends ahead of him, Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne.

McGrath has 563 wickets in his account in 243 innings of 124 matches. This means Lyon needs only two wickets to overtake McGrath and become the second-highest wicket-taker in Tests for Australia. Breaking this record on a big stage like the Ashes will have special significance.

Step towards 600 wicket club in international cricket

The Brisbane Test could be historic for Lyon for another special reason. If he takes 8 wickets in this match, he will join the elite list of bowlers who have taken 600 wickets for Australia in international cricket. Currently, the names of greats like Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, Mitchell Starc and Brett Lee are in this list. If Lyon achieves this feat, he will become the fifth Australian bowler to take 600 or more wickets.

Had very little chance in Perth Test

In the first Test match, the pitch was very helpful for fast bowlers, so Lyon got a chance to bowl only two overs in the entire match. He gave 10 runs in two overs in the first innings but could not take any wicket. He did not get a chance to bowl even a single over in the second innings. It is difficult to say how much the Gabba pitch will support the spinners, but the Test match is long and as the game progresses, the role of spinners may become important. Lyon will enter this match with this hope.

The second Test has become very important not only for the progress of the Ashes but also for the career of Nathan Lyon. Now it remains to be seen whether he can break Glenn McGrath’s record or not. Fans and the cricket world are expecting his brilliant performance.