Joe Root has etched his name into the Test cricket record books, overtaking Australia great Steve Smith to become the leading fielder for most catches in the history of the format. Root reached the landmark during Pakistan's second innings of the first Test against England at Headingley on Friday, taking a sharp catch at leg slip to dismiss Azan Awais off Jofra Archer.

England batter Joe Root has raced to 1,500 runs against Pakistan in Test cricket

England talisman Joe Root scored a solid 66 versus Pakistan in the 1st Test at Headingley, Leeds