Joe Root creates history in Headingly against Pakistan, moves past Steve Smith in Test cricket
- Posted on August 21, 2026
- By The Times of India
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Joe Root creates history in Headingly against Pakistan, moves past Steve Smith in Test cricket
Joe Root has etched his name into the Test cricket record books, overtaking Australia great Steve Smith to become the leading fielder for most catches in the history of the format. Root reached the landmark during Pakistan's second innings of the first Test against England at Headingley on Friday, taking a sharp catch at leg slip to dismiss Azan Awais off Jofra Archer.
