Steve Smith creates history in Darwin, equals Joe Root's world record in 124 Tests

Steve Smith has equalled Joe Root's world record for non-wicketkeeper Test catches, reaching 218 during the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin. Smith achieved the milestone by taking three catches at second slip, matching Root's record in significantly fewer matches — 124 Tests compared to Root's tally. This places Smith at the top of the all-time catching leaderboard for non-wicketkeepers in Test cricket.