You will be shocked to know the name of number 2 in the list, the top-5 fielder who took the most catch in the history of Test cricket
Top 5 Fielders with the Most Chattches in Test Cricket History:
In Test cricket, along with runs and wickets, one more thing is very important and that is fielding. Especially the role of players standing in the slip becomes bigger when the team has the best fast bowlers or spinners. Catching opportunities often occur on the balls of these players and there is a real test of the vigilance and reliable hands of the fielders.
England veteran batsman Joe Root has now become the world’s most successful fielder in Test cricket. He held a record of the highest catcher in Test cricket by holding a brilliant catch of Karun Nair in the Lord’s Test against India. With this, here we are going to give you information about the top 5 fielders taking the most catches in Test cricket.
These are the top 5 fielders taking the most catches in Test cricket
5. Jacques Kallis – 200 catches
South African all -rounder Jacques Kallis caught 200 catches in 166 Test matches. He was considered the most trusted player in the first slip. His technology, experience and sharp eyes helped fast bowlers like Dale Steyn to convert many opportunities into success.
4. Steve Smith – 200 catches
Australian star player Steve Smith has so far taken 200 catches in 118 Tests and is still active. Along with slip, he also performs amazing fielding at a difficult position like short leg. Especially, Smith has held great catch several times on Nathan Lion’s balls.
3. Mahela Jayawardene – 205 catches
Mahela Jayawardene, who played 149 Tests for Sri Lanka, took 205 catches. He did wonders several times in slip with veteran bowler like Muralitharan on spin-friendly pitches. His soft hands and sharp reflexes made him a major part of Sri Lanka’s catching line-up.
2. Rahul Dravid – 210 catches
Rahul Dravid, popularly known as ‘The Wall’, is not only a great batsman, but also as a tremendous slip fielder. He caught 210 catches in 164 Tests.
His partnership with spinners like Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh gave him a constant catches, which Dravid caught with great confidence.
1. Jo Route – 213 catches
Joe Root has now become the highest catcher fielder in Test cricket. He has so far caught 213 catches in 156 Tests. He set this big record as soon as he caught the catch of Karun Nair in the Lord’s Test.
Route has long been standing in slip with bowlers like James Anderson and Stuart Broad and has successfully redeemed most of the opportunities. His calm nature and strong technology makes him the most important part of England’s slip fielding.
