Steve Smith nears Joe Root's catch record in Test against Bangladesh

Steve Smith displayed strong form on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, taking three catches in the slip cordon. Smith, aiming to surpass Joe Root’s record of 218 catches, currently stands at 218 catches himself after dismissing Najmul Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Litton Das. The match is in progress, with Bangladesh at 324/6 in the final session of the day. Smith requires just one more catch to claim the record, but with limited time remaining and Bangladesh’s tailenders holding firm, it remains to be seen if he can achieve this milestone.

• 7:03 AMYahoo Sports — Most catches by a fielder in Test cricket: Can Steve Smith break Joe Root’s record during the Bangladesh series?