England cricket star Joe Root isn’t only a batting great. He also now 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.

"I personally think that if you want to keep getting the ball changed then each team gets three challenges every 80 overs and that's it"

Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Joe Root for the 11th time in Test cricket, getting his wicket on Day 2 of the third Test between India and England at Lord's.

Joe Root added another milestone to his illustrious Test career by becoming the first player to score 3,000 runs in England-India Test matches.

England batting great Joe Root added one more feather to his hat when he claimed a one-handed blinder to remove India’s Karun Nair while getting his 211th catch in Test cricket during Day 2 of the third Test against India at Lord’s in London

Root has picked up 211 catches in 156 Tests, the highest ever for a non-wicketkeeper in Test cricket. The former Indian skipper held the record for most catches by a non-wicketkeeper (210) until he was surpassed by Joe Root.

Stephan Shemilt speaks to Joe Root after he becomes the record catch-taker in Test cricket, surpassing Rahul Dravid’s 710 catches. He discusses his methods in the slip cordon, what’s mentally required to stay switched on for long periods, and what the slip cordon talk about during a long day out in the field.

With his 37th century in the Lord's Test, Joe Root has gone past Rahul Dravid in the list of players with the most hundreds in the longest format of the game. On that note, let us have a look at stats

Here’s a look at the top 7 active cricketers with the highest number of international centuries, who have set remarkable benchmarks through their exceptional form and consistent performances. The post Virat Kohli to Joe Root: Top 7 active cricketers with the highest International century count appeared first on Cricket Country.