Smith surpasses creates history with catching record in Sri Lanka

Steve Smith has become Australia’s leading catcher in Test cricket, surpassing Ricky Ponting with 197 catches. Smith achieved this during Australia’s Test series against Sri Lanka, where he also scored a century. Australia won the series after 14 years, with notable performances from Alex Carey and Smith, and solid contributions from the bowlers.

​Steve Smith has become Australia’s leading catcher in Test cricket, surpassing Ricky Ponting with 197 catches. Smith achieved this during Australia’s Test series against Sri Lanka, where he also scored a century. Australia won the series after 14 years, with notable performances from Alex Carey and Smith, and solid contributions from the bowlers.