Nathan Lyon has become the first bowler in world cricket to play 100 consecutive Tests.

* Australia's spinner Nathan Lyon has become the first bowler in the world to play 100 consecutive Tests for the national team.

* He achieved this feat with his inclusion in the playing 11 of the second Ashes Test against England.

* Talking about the bowlers, till now no player had managed to play 100 Tests continuously.

* Talking about the players who have played most Tests continuously, former England captain Alastair Cook is on top with 159 matches.