Nathan Lyon becomes second Australian spinner with 600 international wickets
What's the story
Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has joined an elite club, becoming the fifth Australian to take 600 international wickets. He achieved this feat as Australia beat Bangladesh in the 2nd Test in Mackay. Lyon is only the second Australian spinner after Shane Warne to reach this milestone. The former concluded the second innings with figures of 3/25. He didn't bowl in the first innings as Bangladesh perished for 64.
Career highlights
A look at Lyon's numbers
In his illustrious career, Lyon has represented Australia across formats. However, he has been Australia's lead spinner in Tests
Across 174 internationals, the Aussie spinner has taken 601 wickets at an average of 31.00, including 24 fifers and five 10-wicket hauls.
Most of his wickets have come in Tests, wherein he owns 571 scalps in 143 Tests at an average of 30.20.
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Fifth Australian with this feat
According to Cricinfo, Lyon is the fifth Australian to take 600 international wickets. He joined the likes of Warne (999), Glenn McGrath (948), Mitchell Starc (771), and Brett Lee (718).
Limited-overs stats
His limited-overs numbers
Apart from his Test exploits, Lyon has also represented Australia in 29 ODIs, picking up 29 wickets at an average of 46.00. His best figures in this format are 4/44.
He has also played two T20Is for Australia but has only one wicket to show for it.
The off-spinner has also played 51 T20s, taking 57 wickets.
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Lyon's three-fer in second innings
As mentioned, Lyon didn't bowl in the first innings of the Mackay Test. While Australia suffered an innings defeat, the spinner took 3/25 in the second innings. He bowled 11.3 overs, including four maidens.