IND vs ENG first Test: Joe Root two catches away from Rahul Dravid’s record
England’s Joe Root is seen during a practice session ahead of the first Test | Photo Credit: Getty Images India will begin its Test series against England by playing the first Test on Friday (June 20, 2025). But an Indian legend’s fielding record in Tests could be toppled by an Englishman during the series. England’s Joe Root is now just two catches away from dislodging former Indian captain Rahul Dravid for the most catches in Tests by a fielder. Dravid currently leads the charts with 210 catches in 164 Tests, averaging 0.697 catches per innings. Joe Root is close behind him with 208 catches in 153 Tests at 0.714 catches per innings. Root is followed by Mahela Jayawardene (205), Steve Smith (200), Jacques Kallis (200) and Ricky Ponting (196). Published – June 20, 2025 02:47 pm IST