IND vs. Eng Test: Joe is included in the root alite list, Rahul is equal to Dravid’s big record. Cricket news
Joe Root of England has dug her name with Rahul Dravid of India at the top of the list of Test cricket for the most catches by a non-winner.Root, who took a sharp catch to dismiss Shardul Thakur on 4 of the ongoing Handingley Test against India, claimed to pull the level with a long-lasting mark of his 210th Test catch-drafts, which has been a gold-in catch for more than a decade. Dravid achieved his record in 301 innings in over 164 matches, catching a ratio of 0.697 per innings.Starting with the first Test vs. India day 1 with 208 catches, Root pulled KL Rahul with a comfortable dismissal of Dravid, putting it in a stable innings with Yashsvi Jaiswal. Rahul was on 42 runs with 78 balls, when Root caught him behind.Former England captain, who made her debut in 2012, was the foundation of Slip Cordon of England near a decade, rarely giving a chance. His 210 catches have come in just 293 innings (154 matches), which has received a catch-wise ratio (0.716), which is on the rear of Dravid since 0.697 of Dravid’s 0.697, reserved in one of the most challenging positions of-a will and one of the most challenging positions of cricket.Dravid, known as ‘The Wall’ for his batting solidity, also made his name as a master slip fielder, with his 210 catches in 301 innings between 1996 and 2012. His record has been an elite benchmark for Test fielders over the years – until Root joined the summit in the headingley, his home ground and the place where his cricket journey was.Root’s achievement adds another layer to his remarkable heritage – already one of the best England batsmen and leaders, he is now standing shoulder to shoulder with Dravid in fielding record books.
With India’s aggressive batting line-up, every chance can go to Route No.1 before this test series ends. Whether in the headingley or in matches Edgbaston, Lords, Old Trafford and Oval, Route’s safe hands have ensured that he now shares an elite location in the test history with one of the most respected figures of the game.
