Steve Smith breaks Joe Root's slip catch record during Australia's victory
Steve Smith surpassed Joe Root's Test history record with 224 slip catches during Australia's 214-run victory over South Africa in Durban. Experts attribute Smith's exceptional fielding to early reading of batsmen's movements and maintaining athletic positioning. Queensland Bulls coach Justin Sternes emphasized that elite fielders watch batsmen closely rather than reacting.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 18:12 UTC
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