'To be able to take over or equal Glenn, or however you want to put it, it's pretty humbling to be honest with you, and it's something that I'll look back at the end of my career, or even tonight, and sit back and try and have a moment.'
Lyon's lack of recent action has left him stalled on 562 wickets, one shy of Glenn McGrath's tally in the list of most prolific Australian test wicket-takers.
Images from Day 2 of the 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide on Thursday
The hype around Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's much-awaited return to international cricket quickly gave way to disappointment in Perth, as both faltered against Australia's fast bowlers in the first ODI after an eight-month hiatus.
'We know we're behind the game again, in the situation we currently stand.'
Former India skipper Anil Kumble has been appointed as the ambassador for wildlife conservation by the Karnataka government on Wednesday.
England's James Anderson became the leading fast bowler in Test history as he bowled Mohammed Shami to seal victory for England over India at the Oval on Tuesday.
"Whatever happens, if McGrath is fit we can handle him," England right-hander Ian Bell said.
'He's probably our main strike bowler up front with the new ball and at the same time you can call on him to bowl some tight overs later. He's a vital player,' said Australia captain Ricky Ponting.
He is confident, however, of being passed fit for the final Test.
Australia great Glenn McGrath says he has great respect for James Anderson after the Englishman replaced him as the most prolific pace bowler in Test cricket.
Anil Kumble surpassed Glenn McGrath to become the world's third highest wicket-taker in Tests.
Recalling some of his fiercest battles with Sachin Tendulkar, legendary Australian bowler Glenn McGrath has said it ended 50-50 between them but the Indian batting genius was really furious when he was declared out after a low bouncer hit his shoulder. McGrath said he spends a lot of time in India, has got a lot many friends there and always catches up with Tendulkar when he is in Mumbai, but many Indians still tell him they have not forgiven him for getting Sachin out in the 2003 World Cup final.
The 123-match veteran, affectionately nicknamed 'The GOAT'
Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has slammed Shaun Marsh's topsy-turvy batting statistic in Test format by comparing it with former fast bowler Glenn McGrath's poor batting records.
The fifth Test could be David Warner's final outing, says McGrath
'It's time now to keep playing as much IPL and franchise cricket as I can'
Australian captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and elected to bat against the West Indies in the first ODI of the DLF Cup.
Former ICC elite-level umpire Daryl Harper looks back at his controversial decision against Sachin Tendulkar in the 1999 Adelaide Test "everyday of my life" but says he proudly stands by what he believes was a correct decision. A bouncer from Australian pace spearhead Glenn McGrath had Tendulkar ducking and the ball hit him on his shoulders. Officiating in the game, umpire Harper deemed it as leg before wicket and to India's surprise, raised his finger, igniting a debate.
Josh Hazlewood took a five-wicket haul to skittle New Zealand for 162 on Day 1 of the second Test.
Doubts about the fitness of Australia's Glenn McGrath have left England wondering whether history is about to repeat itself in the second Ashes Test.
Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from the Oval Test.
Middlesex fast bowler Stuart Clark has been called up by Australia for the final Ashes Test as cover for Glenn McGrath
Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers of the Australian team from World Cups.
Television replays showed the ball deflected off the batsman's shoulder, and the bat or gloves were nowhere near it.
India's chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar came down hard on ICC match referee Mike Procter, saying he needs to be punished for his role in the Harbhajan Singh racial abuse episode.
Australia won the toss and elected to bat against the West Indies in the fourth ODI of the DLF Cup tri-series.
This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.
Pietersen was on 105 not out as England, needing a draw to win the Ashes for the first time since 1986-87, reached tea on 221 for seven on the final day.
Essex piled up 502 for four after winning the toss on the first day of their two-day match against Australia
McGrath, who is known to make predictions ahead of the Ashes series, said it's going to be a great contest between Australia and England.
Rajneesh Gupta picks fun sledging through the decades.
'He's got a pretty good record against Indian batsmen (123 wickets in 28 Tests versus India).' 'In India too he has a great record (56 wickets in 11 Tests in India), that is a pretty good record against a country that traditionally plays spin very well.'
Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.
Family, sportspeople and entertainers bid farewell to Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne at a private funeral held at his hometown in Melbourne on Sunday.
To emulate the West Indies of 1975 and Australia of 2003 and 2007, India must channel the same indomitable spirit in the final.
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