Wed Feb 12 05:50:18 UTC 2025: ## Kohli Surpasses Smith, Closes in on Dravid’s Catching Record

**MUMBAI, INDIA (Feb 10, 2025)** – Virat Kohli continues to make history, this time not with the bat, but with his gloves. During India’s second ODI match against England, Kohli snagged two catches, propelling him to sixth place in the all-time list of international cricket catchers. This achievement surpasses Australian legend Steve Smith’s total.

Smith, in 348 international matches and 453 innings, amassed 327 catches. Kohli, having played 544 matches for India across 653 innings, now holds 329 catches. This also makes him the second-highest international catcher for India, trailing only Rahul Dravid.

Dravid, with 334 catches in 509 matches (571 innings), remains the top Indian fielder. However, Kohli is within striking distance, needing only 6 more catches to break Dravid’s record. With upcoming matches, including the Champions Trophy, this record could fall soon.

The world record for most catches in international cricket is held by Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardene, with an impressive 440 catches from 652 matches (768 innings).

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