Pakistan, Aug. 22 -- England batter Joe Root has broken Steve Smith's world record for the most catches by a fielder in Test cricket. Root achieved the milestone against Pakistan at Headingley.

Root took his 219th Test catch during Pakistan's second innings in the opening Test. He surpassed Australia's Steve Smith, who finished his Test career with 218 catches.

Root completed the record-breaking catch off Jofra Archer's delivery during the second innings. He caught Pakistan batter Aizhan Awais at leg slip to move ahead of Smith.

The milestone further strengthened Root's place among Test cricket's most successful fielders. His latest catch came during England's dominant performance in the opening match.

Meanwhile, England secured a com...