Root scripts history, surpasses Smith to become the fielder with most catches in Tests

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What happened

On Thursday, Joe Root made history in Test cricket by claiming his 220th catch, overtaking Steve Smith's record.

This monumental achievement took place during England's third Test against Pakistan, where they built a commanding lead in the first innings.

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  • On Thursday, Joe Root made history in Test cricket by claiming his 220th catch, overtaking Steve Smith's record.
  • This monumental achievement took place during England's third Test against Pakistan, where they built a commanding lead in the first innings.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:59:08 UTC.

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