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Joe 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.
- Having held England’s non-wicketkeeper record, Root surpassed Rahul Dravid’s 210 catches with a stunning low one-handed grab at Lord's, cementing his fielding legacy.
- Root took a stunning one-handed low catch to dismiss Karun Nair, confirmed by the third umpire during Day 2 at Lord's.
- Joe Root's 211 catches, achieved in 156 Tests, cements his status as the leading non-wicketkeeper in Test history, surpassing Rahul Dravid and enhancing his legacy.
- Root's 37th Test century places him behind Tendulkar by 2,702 runs, as he aims to surpass all-time greats while continuing his all-round cricket milestones.
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Joe Root sets new world record in Test cricket
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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Former England captain Joe Root etched his name into the record books by becoming the player with the most outfield catches in Test cricket. Root achieved the milestone during Day 2 of the third Test against India at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, surpassing India’s Rahul Dravid, who held the... Read full article at CricketTimes.com
After breaking Dravid's century milestone, Root breaks former India star's world record of completing most outfield catches in Test
England's talismanic batter Joe Root shattered the Wall Rahul Dravid's record for most outfield catches in Test cricket after another stellar piece of moment in the field on the second day of the third game against India at Lord's on Friday. After overtaking Dravid for his century record in the format, Root cemented his place at the top of the most outfield catches in Test cricket. He successfully took a stunner to dismiss Karun Nair to complete
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