Australia’s Steve Smith sets Test record with 221 career catches

Australia’s Steve Smith took his 221st Test catch on Sunday, the most by any player in the format’s history.
He reached the mark on Day 3 of the first Test against South Africa in Durban, catching David Bedingham off Pat Cummins.
The previous record of 220 catches was held by England’s Joe Root, with Rahul Dravid third on 210.
Australia made 390 in the first innings and South Africa were 110 for 4 in reply at the time.

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