When Nathan Lyon broke the record, this video of McGrath went viral, he was lifting a chair and throwing it.

AUS vs ENG: The third Test of the Ashes series between Australia and England is being played in Adelaide. In this match, Australia’s legendary spinner Nathan Lyon has performed a big feat. On the second day of the Adelaide Test, Lyon put England’s batting under pressure by taking two wickets in his very first over and also broke the record of great fast bowler Glenn McGrath.

Actually, questions were being raised about the return of Nathan Lyon after being dropped from the second test, but on 18 December, he gave a befitting reply to all the critics with his performance. As soon as Lyon took hold of the ball, England’s innings faltered.

Glenn McGrath’s reaction to Nathan Lyon passing him on the all-time Test wickets list was absolutely hilarious 🤣 #Ashes pic.twitter.com/1jTM06M8me

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 18, 2025

Glenn McGrath left behind

Nathan Lyon dismissed Ollie Pope in his very first over. With this wicket, Lyon equaled Glenn McGrath’s 563 wickets in Test cricket. After this, Lyon clean bowled Ben Duckett on the last ball of the same over. With this, Nathan Lyon left McGrath behind and completed his 564 wickets in Test cricket. Now Lyon became the second highest wicket taker for Australia in Tests and the sixth highest wicket taker in the world.

An interesting sight was seen as Nathan Lyon broke the record. As soon as Duckett was out, the camera went to Glenn McGrath sitting in the commentary box. McGrath expressed his anger in a humorous manner and slammed the chair. His reaction quickly went viral on social media.

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Most test wickets for Australia

Shane Warne – 708
Nathan Lyon – 564
Glenn McGrath – 563
Mitchell Starc – 420
Dennis Lillee – 355