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On Nathan Lyon Completing 500 Test Wickets, Ravichandran Ashwin's Massive 'GOAT' Reaction

Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was all praise for Nathan Lyon after the Australia cricketer completed 500 wickets in Test cricket. Lyon achieved the feat during the first Test match against Pakistan which Australia went on to win by 360 runs. Lyon took two wickets in the second innings as Pakistan were bundled out for just 89. Ashwin took to social media to congratulate Lyon on his sensational achievement and even went to call him a 'GOAT' after completing 500 wickets.

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It has been a tough couple of days for the Pakistan cricket team as the visitors have been outplayed by Australia in the first Test in Perth. The misery started with some sloppy fielding and poor bowling on the opening day, which allowed Australia to gain momentum in the match. David Warner's 164-run knock helped Australia post 487 on the board in the first innings. The misery continued for Pakistan on the latter half of Day 2, this time with the bat.

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A Look At Members Of '500 Club' In Test Cricket Bowling Following Nathan Lyon's Achievement

Iconic Australian spinner Nathan Lyon achieved the significant milestone of 500 wickets in Test cricket during the first Test between Australia and Pakistan in Perth on Sunday. Lyon became the eighth bowler to reach this elite feat, joining the distinguished company of legendary players in the long-format cricket. During the match, Lyon claimed his 500th wicket by dismissing Faheem Ashraf leg-before-wicket for a mere five runs while Australia defended a target of 450. This accomplishment places Lyon alongside his compatriots, the late spin maestro Shane Warne and pace legend Glenn McGrath, who have also achieved the milestone of 500 Test wickets. Australia emerged victorious in the match by 360 runs, and Lyon concluded with combined bowling figures of 5/80 across both innings.

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Australia's Lyon spins his way into the 500 Test wickets club

PERTH: Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon on Sunday (Dec 17) became the eighth bowler to reach 500 Test wickets, holding the ball aloft after trapping Pakistan's Faheem Ashraf lbw to claim the milestone in his side's 360-run win in the series opener at Perth Stadium.

Australia thrash Pakistan by 360 runs as Lyon passes 500 Test wickets

PERTH :Spinner Nathan Lyon joined the illustrious 500-wicket club on Sunday, picking up 2-14 on a seam-friendly Perth Stadium surface to help Australia bowl Pakistan out for a paltry 89 and cruise to a 360-run victory on day four of the first Test.

Australia's Nathan Lyon joins exclusive club as he takes 500th Test wicket

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has become the eighth man to take 500 Test wickets after reaching the major milestone against Pakistan.

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On Nathan Lyon Completing 500 Test Wickets, Ravichandran Ashwin's Massive 'GOAT' Reaction

Watch: Wasim Akram's Frustrated Reaction Viral As Babar Azam Falls Cheaply vs Australia In 1st Test

Are you as smart as a spy? Test yourself with GCHQ's 'toughest ever' Christmas quiz

A Look At Members Of '500 Club' In Test Cricket Bowling Following Nathan Lyon's Achievement

Sunday sport: Munster face Exeter test, Liverpool take on Man United

Australia's Lyon spins his way into the 500 Test wickets club

Australia thrash Pakistan by 360 runs as Lyon passes 500 Test wickets

Australia's Nathan Lyon joins exclusive club as he takes 500th Test wicket