Root scripts history, surpasses Smith to become the fielder with most catches in Tests

Joe Root scripted a new piece of Test history on Thursday, becoming the most successful fielder in the format after taking his 220th catch during the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston.Root surpassed Australia’s Steve Smith, who had held the record with 219 catches, to move to the top of the list for most catches by a non-wicketkeeper in Test cricket. The England batter’s latest milestone came at a crucial moment, with the hosts firmly in control of the match.Root makes 220th catch look easyThe record-breaking catch came in the opening over of Pakistan’s second innings. Ollie Robinson found the edge of Abdullah Shafique’s bat, with the ball travelling low towards Root at first slip. Root reacted quickly, bending down to complete a sharp catch and send Shafique back for a three-ball duck.Robinson went wide of the crease and angled a good-length delivery into the fifth-stump channel.