Adelaide, Dec. 18 -- Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon surpassed fast-bowling great Glenn McGrath to become the second-highest wicket-taker in Australia's Test history. The milestone came on Day 2 of the third Ashes Test against England at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday, with Lyon describing the achievement as "pretty humbling."

Lyon struck twice in the 10th over of England's first innings, first dismissing Ollie Pope for three off 10 balls before claiming the key wicket of Ben Duckett later in the over.

With 564 wickets from 141 Tests at an average of 30.09, including best figures of 8/50, Lyon now sits ahead of McGrath, who finished his career with 562 wickets in 124 Tests at an average of 21.64 and best figures of 8/24. Lyon's tally ...