Nathan Lyon joins Shane Warne, becomes second Australian spinner to complete 600 international wickets
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What happened
On August 23, 2026, Nathan Lyon celebrated a monumental milestone by reaching 600 international wickets, marking his place as the fifth Australian bowler and the second spin bowler to achieve this feat. He took three crucial wickets during the second innings against Bangladesh, further enhancing his stunning career tally to 601 wickets, cementing his status among the elite Australian bowlers.
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