Joe Root scripts history at Edgbaston, surpasses Steve Smith to become the fielder with most catches in Test cricket
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. Meanwhile, Pakistan struggled early in their second innings, facing significant challenges at the crease.
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