Joe Root sets a new world record in Test cricket and it’s nothing to do with his batting

Samira Vishwas

Tezzbuzz|12-07-2025

Overview:

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.

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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