{"id":356954,"date":"2024-01-02T01:27:37","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T02:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=356954"},"modified":"2024-01-02T05:01:45","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T05:01:45","slug":"test-greats-classy-stance-on-potential-lyon-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=356954","title":{"rendered":"Test great's classy stance on potential Lyon record"},"content":{"rendered":"

G\ufefflenn McGrath<\/a> has claimed he hopes Nathan Lyon<\/a> surpasses him as Australia's second-highest wicket-taker in history, but conceded the all-time record of Shane Warne<\/a> is unlikely to be broken.<\/p>\n

The veteran off-spinner reached the 500-wicket milestone during the first Test against Pakistan<\/a> last month, edging himself closer towards McGrath's career tally of 563 scalps.<\/p>\n

Lyon has indicated he has no interest in slowing down, especially after an injury-hindered Ashes<\/a> campaign, putting him in the box seat to move further up the ladder of Test wicket-takers. \ufeff<\/p>\n

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Leg-spinning legend Warne took 708 Test wickets.\ufeff<\/p>\n

\"Nathan<\/p>\n

Speaking to reporters prior to the Sydney Test – which will again support the Jane McGrath Foundation – the legendary seamer heaped praise on Lyon and believes his record speaks for itself.<\/p>\n

"To me, records are there for people to break," McGrath said.<\/p>\n

"If Lyono goes past, credit to him. He's had an incredible career. I wish him all the best, I hope he goes past me. That's what it's about.<\/p>\n

"I'll still be the most wickets by a fast bowler, so at least I've got something up my sleeve."<\/p>\n

McGrath formed an incredible combination with Warne while donning the baggy green, dominating batting line-ups across the globe and cementing themselves as two of the sport's most iconic stars.<\/p>\n

\"Glenn<\/p>\n

And while Lyon's continued ascension is undeniable, he faces an uphill battle to surpass Warne's 708 Test wickets before hanging up the boots.<\/p>\n

"Whether he gets to Shaneo, that might be a different kettle of fish," McGrath said.<\/p>\n

"It's up to him. He's obviously bowling well, he knows the game so well. It's totally up to him."\ufeff<\/p>\n

Lyon will be part of an unchanged line-up against Pakistan in the final game of the series, with Australia holding an unassailable 2-0 lead.\ufeff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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