Virat Kohli made a record of taking 70 catches against Australia, leaving behind Steve Smith with his brilliant fielding in the third Test played at Gabba. This is the record for most catches by any non-wicketkeeper player.
By Anurag Mishra
Published Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:51:18 AM (IST)
Updated Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2024 01:12:55 PM (IST)
HighLights
- Kohli made a record by taking 70 catches.
- He took the important catch of Labuschagne.
- The record is for non-wicketkeeper players.
Sports Desk, Indore. Both India’s Virat Kohli and Australia’s Steve Smith are considered to be the best batsmen on the cricket field. Along with this, the players also do amazing fielding. Recently, Kohli has made a big record by surpassing Smith in fielding record.
In the third Test match played at Gabba, Kohli remained in the headlines for his excellent fielding rather than batting. In this match, Kohli took two brilliant catches, one of which was of Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne, which was very important for the team. Kohli has completed 70 catches against Australia, which is the record for most catches by any non-wicketkeeper player.
Kohli did excellent fielding in Gabba
Virat Kohli is considered to be the best slip fielder of any player in the world. He has taken advantage of this ability in the GABA test. Kohli has made a record against Australia by taking catches of Nathan McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne. Team India has benefited from this. Kohli’s name comes just after Australia’s Steve Smith and Mahila Jayawardene in this list. **Smith and Jayawardene’s record**
Both Steve Smith and Mahela Jayawardene are ahead of Kohli, but Kohli is getting closer to his record. Mahela Jayawardene has taken 72 catches against England and is second in this list. At the same time, Steve Smith has 76 catches in his name and he remains at the first position.
Australian batsmen broke down in front of Bumrah’s havoc.
In the second day’s play, Australia had to face the havoc of Jasprit Bumrah in the beginning of the innings. He bowled brilliantly and dismissed batsmen like Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney. Bumrah’s excellent bowling and Kohli’s excellent fielding brought success to India.
