AUS vs ENG- Glenn McGrath’s Hilarious Reaction Goes VIRAL as Nathan Lyon Breaks His Test Record: WATCH

Nathan Lyon's return to Australia's playing XI could not have been scripted better. After the controversy surrounding his omission at The Gabba, the veteran off-spinner needed just one over on the second day of the third Test in Adelaide to remind everyone why he remains one of Australia's greatest match-winners.

Bowling his first over of the match against England, Lyon struck twice in quick succession, removing Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett to instantly tilt the contest in Australia's favour. The twin breakthroughs were significant not only in the context of the Test but also in the history books.

With Pope's dismissal, Lyon drew level with Glenn McGrath on 563 Test wickets. Moments later, Duckett's departure took him past the legendary fast bowler,

making Lyon Australia's second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, behind only Shane Warne.

The moment was made even more memorable by scenes in the commentary box, where McGrath watched his record being eclipsed. In a light-hearted reaction that went viral, McGrath jokingly clutched his head before theatrically lifting a chair, leaving fellow commentators laughing as the Adelaide crowd roared in appreciation of Lyon's achievement.

For Lyon, the milestone carried added weight. The 38-year-old had been forced to sit out two of Australia's last three Tests, both played under lights, as selectors opted for an all-pace attack. Even when he featured in the Ashes opener in Perth, his role was limited, bowling just two overs without a wicket. His omission at The Gabba, reportedly communicated shortly after his arrival at the ground, left him visibly frustrated.

"(Feeling) Absolutely filthy. But yeah, can't do anything about it. So, yeah, hope I can play my role in making sure I get the guys ready and do whatever I can to make sure that we get the right result here," Lyon had said on Channel 7 while reflecting on the decision.

Australia's XI in Adelaide also saw the return of Pat Cummins after injury, while Steve Smith was ruled out late, with Usman Khawaja stepping in as cover. Despite the changes, Australia maintained control of the series, already holding a 2-0 lead.

Lyon's impact in Adelaide served as a timely reminder that experience, resilience and class still matter - especially when a point needs to be proven.