Steve Smith breaks record for most catches by a fielder in Test cricket
Most outlets led with the record-breaking achievement of Steve Smith surpassing Joe Root with his 221st Test catch. The framing was largely consistent across the excerpts, with both highlighting the milestone and identifying the players involved. 24 News HD added context by noting the report was on their TV channel, while Daily Pakistan phrased the record in a slightly more formal tone.
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Steve Smith breaks record for most catches by a fielder in Test cricket
Australian veteran batter Steve Smith has set a new record for the most catches taken by a fielder in Test cricket history. Smith surpassed England’s Joe Root after taking his 221st catch in Test matches, moving ahead of Root’s previous record of 220 catches. The Australian achieved the milestone during the first Test against South […]
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Australia’s Smith surpasses Joe Root with 221 Test catches
Australian batting star Steve Smith has become the most successful fielder in Test cricket history, surpassing England’s Joe Root with his 221st catch, 24NewsHD TV reported on Sunday.
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