Joe Root sets a record in test cricket and it's nothing to do with his batting
- - - Joe Root sets a record in test cricket and it's nothing to do with his batting
July 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
1 / 2England India CricketEngland's Joe Root plays a shot to score hundred during the third cricket test match between England and India at Lord's cricket ground in London, Friday, July 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Pelham)
LONDON (AP) — England cricket star Joe Root isn't only a batting great.
He also holds a record in test cricket for catching after snaffling Karun Nair with a stunning one-handed grab in the third test against India at Lord's on Friday.
Root has 211 catches in the longest format, the most for an outfielder after breaking a tie with retired India great Rahul Dravid.
Standing in his usual position at first slip, Root dropped to his left to make the one-handed catch just before the ball was going to hit the ground.
Already in this test, Root has made 104 for his national record-extending 37th test century, placing him fifth on the all-time list.
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