Dec 17, 2023, 04:16 PM IST
On the fourth day of the opening Test between Australia and Pakistan, star bowler Nathan Lyon achieved a remarkable feat.
He has become the eighth bowler and third from Australia to take 500+ wickets in Test cricket. In 123 matches, the star bowler has taken 501 wickets. Let's have a look at the list of bowlers who 500+ Test wickets as well.
Muttiah Muralitharan (SL) holds the world record of taking the most wickets (800) in Test cricket.
Shane Warne (AUS) stands second who took 708 wickets.
James Anderson (ENG) - 690 wickets
Anil Kumble (IND), the only Indian bolwer in the list to have taken 500+ wickets. He holds the fourth spot with 619 wickets.
Stuart Broad (ENG) - 604 wickets
Glenn McGrath (AUS) - 563 wickets
Courtney Walsh (WI) scripted history as he became the first bowler to take 500 wickets. He stands at the seventh place with 519 wickets.