US EditionJoe Root sets a record in test cricket and it's nothing to do with his batting
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 11 – Joe Root surpassed Rahul Dravid's record with 211 catches in Test cricket, becoming the most successful non-wicketkeeper fielder in history, officials confirmed.
- During the third Test at Lord's, Joe Root surpassed Rahul Dravid's 210 catches, achieving this record on Day 2 of the match.
- Having previously tied Rahul Dravid on 210 catches and already holding England’s non-wicketkeeper record, Root’s record-breaking feat reflects years of slip-fielding skill development.
- Root's low one-handed catch off Ben Stokes was confirmed by the third umpire, dismissing Karun Nair in the 21st over at Lord’s.
- Joe Root’s record-breaking 211th catch at Lord’s secures his place as the top non-wicketkeeper in Test history in fewer innings than Dravid.
- Joe Root, who surpassed Rahul Dravid's 210 catches at Lord's, also scored his 37th Test century while chasing Tendulkar's all-time run record, ranking among cricket's greats.
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Former England captain Joe Root now holds the record for most catches by a cricketer in Test cricket history. He was tied with legendary Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid with 210 catches each. However, after a stunning catch to send Karun Nair packing on Day 2 of the third Test at Lord’s, Root surpassed Dravid and now holds the record. The 34-year-old had a gunning day with the bat on Day 1 of the Test, and on the following day, he completed his ce…
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