Mathews said that Lyon would easily overtake former off-spinner Hugh Trumble.
Vaughan was in a similar situation in 2002-03 when he scored a ton and England won the fifth Test.
England are at eight for one at stumps on Day One of the fifth Ashes 2013-14 Test.
Australia are at 201 for five at tea on Day One of the fifth Ashes 2013-14 Test.
The Australian all-rounder reached the landmark in his 17th Test.
Australia are at 94 for four at lunch on Day One of the fifth Ashes 2013-14 Test.
Live score from Day One of the fifth Ashes 2013-14 Test between Australia and England at the SCG.
Catch the live blog of Day One of the fifth Ashes 2013-14 Test at the SCG.
Australiam seamer Ryan Harris is hoping to play the Sydney Test against England as he is recovering from an injury. Australia are 4-0 up in the Ashes 2013-14 and are targetting a whitewash. Along with Mitchell Johnson and Peter Siddle, Harris has formed a good combination to take Australia to victory over England. ...
Australia captain Michael Clarke says that the win in the fourth Test match at Melbourne was special for his side in the ongoing Ashes 2013-14. Meanwhile, a battered England side is desperate to avoid the ignominy of a 5-0 series whitewash against Australia as they scramble to salvage some pride in the final...