Apart from batting and bowling, fielding is also a crucial part of the game of cricket. Especially in Test cricket, it becomes a challenging task as the players have to field throughout the day or even continue the same for the next day. However, there are still many players who have excelled in their fielding skills in Test cricket.
There have been many great fielders in Test cricket who didn’t let the ball slip if it comes in their way. Apart from their batting and bowling, they also excelled in the field and took some brilliant catches throughout their career. Here is the list of top 10 players to take most catches in Test cricket.
Most Catches in Test Cricket
10. Graeme Smith - 169 Catches
Former South African skipper Graeme Smith has played a monumental role in the Proteas domination in the longest format of the game in the early 2010s. With 9265 runs, Smith is one of the greatest Test cricketers for South Africa. Apart from that, he excelled in his fielding skills taking 169 catches from 117 Test matches of his career.