Joe Root made a remarkable one-handed catch at short leg on Day 4 of the second Ashes Test, solidifying his position as the English player with the most catches in Test matches.
This exceptional catch played a crucial role in dismissing Travis Head at a pivotal moment.
He currently ranks sixth on the all-time list, trailing Mark Waugh, the former Australian opener, by just five catches.
Root now boasts 176 catches, surpassing the record set by former England captain Alastair Cook
Joe Root – 1️⃣7️⃣6️⃣
Alastair Cook – 1️⃣7️⃣5️⃣
Andrew Strauss – 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣
Ian Botham – 1️⃣2️⃣0️⃣
Colin Cowdrey – 1️⃣2️⃣0️⃣Sorry, Chef 😅👨🍳 pic.twitter.com/mbpAQoF0W8
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The leading position in terms of catches is held by former Indian legend and current coach Rahul Dravid, with a remarkable 210 catches throughout his illustrious career.
Known for his reliability and versatility in the field, Root has excelled as a slip or gully fielder behind the wicket and has demonstrated prowess inside and outside the 30-yard circle.
In addition to his catches in Test cricket, he has also taken 96 catches in white-ball cricket for England.
Currently, Root holds the highest position among batsmen in the ICC Test rankings.
He has achieved this feat after his remarkable unbeaten century in the first Test at Edgbaston.
Since the beginning of 2021, Root has exhibited outstanding performance in Test cricket, accumulating an impressive total of nearly 3,500 runs at an average of approximately 58.
During this period, he has scored an impressive 13 centuries, placing him at the top of the run-scoring charts for the 2021-23 WTC cycle.
In 2021 alone, he has played five Tests, averaging a remarkable 91.50 with two centuries and three half-centuries.
As England faces a challenging run-chase in the fourth innings to avoid falling into a 0-2 deficit in the Ashes series, Root may be called upon to deliver another masterful batting performance.
Joe Root’s Test career has been nothing short of extraordinary. He is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished batsmen in Test cricket history.
Joe is currently the leading run-scorer among active players. He has also been recognized as the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year for 2021.
With an average of 50.57, he has accumulated 11,178 runs in his 132 Tests, including 30 centuries and 58 half-centuries.
Root holds numerous records, including the England record for most Test matches (64) and most wins (27) as captain.
At the age of 32, Root is enjoying the prime of his career and has the potential to be remembered as one of the greatest batsmen in Test history.
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