Most catches by an Englishman in Tests
England's star batter Joe Root grabbed a sensational catch at the short leg on Day 4 of the Lord's Test.
The spectacular one-handed stunner from Root helped England dismiss Travis Head cheaply.
Here's the complete list:
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Following the sensational fielding effort, the former England skipper also became England's
most successful outfield catcher in Tests
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1) Joe Root
Matches: 132*
Overall catches: 178*
Maximum catches in a match: 4
2) Alastair Cook
Matches: 161
Overall catches: 175
Maximum catches in a match: 3
3) Andrew Strauss
Matches: 100
Overall catches: 121
Maximum catches in a match: 3
4) Ian Botham
Matches: 102
Overall catches: 120
Maximum catches in a match: 3
5)
Colin Cowdrey
Matches: 114
Overall catches: 120
Maximum catches in a match: 3
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