Steve Smith creates history, breaks world record for taking most catches by a fielder in Test cricket

Ex-Australia captain Steve Smith on Sunday broke England captain Joe Root's world record for taking most catches by a fielder in Tests. With four catches in South Africa's first innings in the Durban Test, Smith took his tally of catches in Test cricket to 223. Root has taken 220 catches in 169 Tests, while Smith is playing his 126th Test.