England’s Joe Root plays a shot to score hundred during the third cricket test match between England and India at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Friday, July 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Pelham)
England’s Joe Root walks off the field after losing his wicket during the third cricket test match between England and India at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Friday, July 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Pelham)
England’s Joe Root plays a shot to score hundred during the third cricket test match between England and India at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Friday, July 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Pelham)
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.
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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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